Police arrest man with pistol, 15 bullets in Abia - Punch Newspapers

The Abia State Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old man, Prosper Okey, from Ebonyi State, for alleged unlawful possession of firearms.

The Commissioner of Police, AIG Wilfred Afolabi, said the arrest was made on Sunday by detectives attached to the Ikwuano Divisional Police Headquarters following credible and actionable intelligence.

According to a statement issued on Friday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Maureen Chinaka, the operatives recovered a Bernardelli Model 60 Browning pistol and 15 rounds of ammunition from the suspect.

The statement said a search conducted at his residence in Umugbalu, along Amaoba Community in Ikwuano, led to the recovery of the firearms.

It partly read, “A search conducted at his residence, Umugbalu along Amaoba Community in Ikwuano, led to the recovery of one Bernardelli Model 60 Browning Pistol and fifteen (15) rounds of ammunition.

“The suspect was subsequently transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation.”

The police said the suspect was subsequently charged to court for prosecution after the conclusion of the investigation.

Afolabi reiterated the command’s commitment to strengthening proactive policing, intensifying intelligence-led operations and tackling criminal activities across the state.

The command also reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding lives and property and ensuring that perpetrators of crime were brought to justice.

It urged members of the public to continue providing credible and timely information to the police, saying community cooperation remained vital to maintaining peace, safety and security across Abia State.

Sunday Nwakanma is a journalist at Punch Newspapers with over 25 years of professional experience in reporting. He is based in Abia State and has worked across local, regional, and national newspapers, covering a wide range of public affairs issues. Sunday’s work reflects extensive newsroom experience, multiple professional recognitions, and a strong commitment to press freedom and responsible journalism.

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