The Police Command in Ebonyi State said it had recovered some exhibits linked to the recent attack on Amegu Nkalaha community, in Ishielu Local government Area of Ebonyi State.
The attack which took place on Sunday, February 2, 2025, claimed scores of lives, with property worth millions of naira destroyed.
This is contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Ebonyi State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Joshua Ukandu.
According to the statement, the Commissioner of Police, Adaku Uche-Anya, dispatched the tactical team of the command to the community to fish out the perpetrators.
The statement stated that during their operations, one of the suspects by name Maduabuchi Chimaobi Ebeh, while fleeing the community was apprehended with the assistance of members of the Nkalaha community at the border between Nkalaha and Eha-amafu and handed over to Isi-Uzo police division.
It read, “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.
“When the operatives raided the criminal hideout, other assailants fled the scene.
Items recovered were 3 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.
