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ABIA STATE POLICE COMMAND APPREHENDS SUSPECT FOR MALICIOUS DAMAGE VANDALISM AND STEALING GOVERNMENT PROPERTY. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 PRESS RELEASE


ABIA STATE POLICE COMMAND APPREHENDS SUSPECT FOR MALICIOUS DAMAGE VANDALISM AND STEALING  GOVERNMENT PROPERTY


*SUSPECT*

Chigozirim Elem, male, 25 years, of Amasiri, Afikpo North LGA, Ebonyi State, resident in Ugwunchara, Umuahia North LGA, Abia State.


*EXHIBITS RECOVERED*

* Four (4) double doors

* One (1) single iron door


*FACTS OF THE CASE*

1. In the command sustained effort to combat crime and protect public infrastructure, operatives of the Mike Okiro Divisional Police Headquarters, acting on actionable intelligence and in collaboration with the community vigilante, apprehended Chigozirim Elem, male, 25 years, who on 11th July 2026, unlawfully gained access into four (4) unallocated shops at Ubani Government Market and maliciously damaged and vandalized the premises and stole four (4) double doors and one (1) single iron door.


2. Upon sighting security operatives, the suspect attempted to flee but was swiftly apprehended. The stolen items were successfully recovered.The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for discreet investigation and the suspect will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.


3. The Command reiterates its commitment to safeguarding public assets and maintaining law and order. Members of the public are advised to continue partnering with the Police by reporting any suspicious activities or security concerns to the nearest Police Station or through the Command’s Emergency Hotlines:👇

08035415405, 08079210004, 08079210005, 08079210006


Together, we keep Abia safe.

See something, say something.


Signed

DSP Maureen Chioma Chinaka

LLB, anipr, MNISMA

Police Public Relations Officer

FOR: Commissioner of Police

Abia State Command

14th July 2026

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