The Abia State Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old student of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, for unlawful possession of firearms.
The suspect, Chidozie Humble, a 300-level student in the Department of Animal Breeding and Physiology, was apprehended following an intelligence-led operation by the Serious Crime Investigation Squad (SCISSORS).
According to a statement issued on Friday by Police Public Relations Officer DSP Maureen Chinaka, officers recovered three locally made pistols and one English CZECH SCORPION pistol from his room at Royal Heritage Lodge, Umudike, Ikwuano LGA.
The arrest took place on March 5, 2025, around 10:50 a.m. The police reaffirmed their commitment to tackling crime in the state and stated that the suspect is currently undergoing interrogation to identify possible accomplices.