The Nigeria Police in Ebonyi announced on Tuesday that they had apprehended 17 suspects involved in various criminal activities within the state and had also seized some weapons. DSP Joshua Ukandu, the command's spokesperson, revealed this during a briefing with journalists, highlighting the recent successes achieved by the police.

Ukandu stated that the suspects were arrested at different locations both within and outside the state, in connection with crimes such as alleged murder, kidnapping, robbery, and motorcycle theft, among others. He emphasized the command's commitment to intelligence-driven and community-oriented policing, underscoring the recent achievements and progress made by the police.

The spokesperson detailed the police's response to the murder of a woman named Chinese Eziulo and the kidnapping of Micheal Eziulo and Linda Eziulo. He mentioned that the command, under the leadership of CP Augustina Ogbodo, had launched an aggressive manhunt for the kidnappers, leading to the arrest of two suspects at a trailer park in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers state. Marked dollar notes paid as ransom were recovered from the suspects, with the total ransom amounting to N40 million, some of which was successfully recovered.

Furthermore, Ukandu reported the arrest of individuals suspected of invading the premises of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Nkwagu on December 24, 2023. The suspects were apprehended, and a stolen Toyota Corolla vehicle was recovered from them, providing leads for further arrests. Additionally, the police detained two suspects for alleged motorcycle theft in Abakaliki, as they were caught attempting to sell a motorcycle belonging to a person named Hassan Mohammed.

Ukandu assured the public of the command's dedication to making Ebonyi a crime-free state, emphasizing their commitment to ensuring the safety and habitability of the region for all residents. However, one of the suspects, who confessed to the crime, claimed to have been lured into the act by a friend.

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