Operatives of the Abia State Police Command have carried out coordinated raids on multiple criminal hideouts across the state, leading to the arrest of 31 suspects for alleged possession of illicit drugs.
The operation, which was part of an intensified crackdown on crime, was disclosed in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Maureen Chinaka, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Danladi Isa.
According to the statement, the suspects include 30 males aged between 22 and 46, and one female. The arrests followed a directive by the Commissioner of Police to strengthen ongoing operations targeting criminal enclaves across Abia State.
Chinaka explained that the raid was executed based on credible intelligence, with operatives from the Central Police Station in Umuahia working in collaboration with local vigilante groups.
The team stormed identified black spots within the Mission Hill/New Road axis, popularly known as “Down Below,” an area described as a secluded valley extending into the bush.
Another notorious hideout in Amuzukwu, known for drug-related activities and serving as a refuge for suspected criminals, was also successfully raided during the operation.
The police confirmed that substances suspected to be illicit drugs were recovered from the suspects at the scene.
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In a follow-up operation conducted on July 1, 2026, security operatives revisited the locations and uncovered makeshift camps allegedly used by criminal elements.
About eight tents constructed with wooden sticks and tarpaulin materials were destroyed to dismantle the operational base of the suspects.
“All identified camps were dismantled and burnt to ashes in order to dislodge criminal syndicates and disrupt their activities,” the statement noted.
The command further revealed that all arrested suspects have been charged to court and remanded in a correctional facility.
Reaffirming the command’s commitment to public safety, the Commissioner of Police stated that efforts would continue to be intensified to curb crime and maintain law and order across the state.
He also urged residents to support security agencies by providing timely and credible information that could aid in tackling criminal activities.
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