The Abia State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old man, Ugochukwu Precious, of Umuohia, Ogbor Hill, Aba, over alleged involvement in violent criminal activities, cultism and unlawful possession of a firearm.
The arrest followed a report received by the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Aba North, on September 22, 2026, concerning an alleged dispute over an iPhone 17 Pro Max.
According to the police, the suspect allegedly obtained the phone on a payment-on-delivery arrangement in April 2026 but failed to make payment. The situation reportedly escalated when he allegedly resorted to using thugs and threats against the seller.
Acting on intelligence gathered during the investigation, operatives of the RRS, Abia State Command, arrested the suspect. Police said he made confessional statements in connection with the allegations.
A pump-action shotgun was subsequently recovered from him on September 23, 2026.
The police said investigation is ongoing, while efforts are being made to apprehend other members of the alleged gang who are currently at large. The suspect is expected to be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.
The Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Wilfred Olutokunbo Afolabi, reiterated the Command’s commitment to tackling cultism, violent crimes and the unlawful possession of firearms.
He also urged members of the public to remain law-abiding and continue providing the police with timely and useful information to assist in crime prevention.
Signed:
DSP Maureen Chioma Chinaka
For: Commissioner of Police
Abia State Command
September 25, 2026
