BENUE POLICE ARRESTS FIVE PAKISTAN NATIONALS IN RURAL AREAS OF THE STATE, RECOVER 35 MOBILE PHONES IN SEPARATE OPERATIONS. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 PRESS RELEASE BENUE POLICE ARRESTS FIVE PAKISTAN NATIONALS IN RURAL AREAS OF THE STATE, RECOVER 35 MOBILE PHONES IN SEPARATE OPERATIONS The Benue State Police Command has arrested five Pakistani nationals and recovered thirty-five (35) mobile phones in separate intelligence-led operations conducted in Otukpo and Ugbokolo areas. On 4th August 2026, operatives of the Command, acting on credible intelligence, arrested three Pakistanis at Adoka Motor Park, Otukpo Local Government Area. The suspects, identified as Younas Mohammad, 36; Ahmad Nunil, 38; and Aslam Muhammad, 46, were intercepted while attempting to board a vehicle to Adoka village. During preliminary questioning, the suspects stated that they were in Otukpo for the purpose of marketing cosmetics and mobile gadgets none of which were found in their possession. This made their explanation, activities and movements within the area suspicious,  requiring more clarification. In a separate operation on 5th August 2026, two ...
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POLICE RECORD MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH IN INVESTIGATION INTO MURDER OF IMO MONARCH, FIVE OTHERS; GANG KINGPIN KILLED, ARMS RECOVERED. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 POLICE RECORD MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH IN INVESTIGATION INTO MURDER OF IMO MONARCH, FIVE OTHERS; GANG KINGPIN KILLED, ARMS RECOVERED


The Nigeria Police Force has recorded a significant breakthrough in the ongoing investigation into the murder of HRH Eze Barrister Paulinus Ekwueme, Ochia I of Ochia Kingdom, and five others in Ohaji/Egbema, Imo State.


Following actionable intelligence, operatives of the Special Tactics Squad, Force Intelligence Department (STS-FID), conducted a series of operations between 2nd and 6th August, 2026, targeting members of the criminal syndicate allegedly linked to the incident.


The operations culminated in the early hours of 6th August, 2026, when operatives located the hideout of a suspected gang kingpin, identified as Ojiogu Elumah Martin, alias “Acid”, in Ohaji/Egbema. The suspect engaged the operatives in a gun duel and sustained injuries during the encounter, which subsequently led to his death. One AK-47 rifle, three magazines and 56 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition were recovered from the scene.


The suspect was identified as an alleged leader of the criminal syndicate linked to the attack of 10th April, 2026, in which the monarch and five others were killed along the Asa/Awara Road, Ohaji/Egbema, while returning to Owerri. Four suspects had earlier been arrested in connection with the incident, while two others reportedly died during previous encounters with the Police.


Following the latest operation, efforts have been intensified to apprehend other fleeing members of the syndicate, establish the full extent of their involvement and recover further operational intelligence and exhibits.


The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to ensuring that all persons found to be connected with the crime are brought to justice and that every effort is made to bring the investigation to a logical conclusion.


CSP Ani Iniedu, anipr

Force Public Relations Officer

Force Headquarters, Abuja

8th August, 2026

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