The Ebonyi State Police Command says it has recovered some exhibits linked to the recent attack on Amagu Nkalaha community in Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
The attack which took place on February 2, 2025, claimed scores of lives and left property worth millions of naira destroyed.
The breakthrough by the police is contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Joshua Ukandu.
Ukandu disclosed that a suspect, identified as Maduabuchi Ebeh was apprehended, while trying to flee from the tactical team dispatched by the state Commissioner of Police, Adaku Uche-Anya.
He stated that Ebeh was arrested with the assistance of the members of Nkalaha community at the border between Nkalaha and Eha-Amafu, and subsequently handed over to Isi-Uzo police division.
“Upon interrogation, the suspect provided the names of others involved in the attack. Based on the information gathered, operatives from the command stormed the hideout of the hoodlums responsible for the attack.
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“When the operatives raided the criminal hideout, other assailants fled the scene. Items recovered were three locally made single-barreled guns, one police uniform, a pair of jungle boots, a pair of army camouflage shorts, and a pair of combat trousers.
“The command is actively pursuing the other fleeing suspects and continuing our investigation into this matter. We encourage anyone with useful information that might lead to the arrest of the suspects to come forward.
“We are using this medium to encourage all to dispel rumours of insecurity and go about their lawful activities.
“Furthermore, we reiterate our firm resolve to apprehend the hoodlums and assure the residents of Ebonyi State of our commitment to the protection of lives and property,” the police stated.
