9 Kidnapped Victims Rescued, 1,733 Arrested In Ebonyi

Ebonyi State Police Command in 2025, rescued nine kidnapped victims, arrested 1,733 suspects in connection with 913 cases and recovered six AK-47/assault rifles.

The command said 35 locally fabricated single and double-barrelled pistols, long guns, seven pump-action rifles, 149 rounds of ammunition were recovered. It investigated a total of 88 cases of murder.

In a statement signed by the command’s public relations officer, SP Joshua Ukandu, who highlighted the command’s achievements for 2025, said the suspects were 1,624 males and 109 females.

Ukandu said 462 cases involving 822 male and 22 female suspects were investigated and charged in court.

“The command also investigated several major offences, including 88 cases of murder, 48 cases of armed robbery, 30 cases of rape, 156 cases of stealing and 36 cases of unlawful possession of firearms, among others.

“In terms of operational successes, the Command recovered 35 locally fabricated single and double-barrelled pistols and long guns, seven pump-action rifles, six AK-47/assault rifles, and 149 rounds of assorted ammunition.

“Six stolen vehicles were recovered, including a Sino truck that was being vandalised for sale as scrap.”

SP Ukandu stated that the Commissioner of Police, CP Adaku Uche-Anya, who is an ardent advocate of community policing had undertook an extensive tours across the 13 local government areas of the state during which she met with strategic stakeholders, emphasising dialogue, peace, and collaboration as vital tools for sustainable societal growth.

“CP Uche-Anya expressed profound appreciation to the gallant officers of the Command, sister security agencies, strategic stakeholders, and the peace-loving residents of Ebonyi State for their support and cooperation, which contributed significantly to the successes recorded in 2025.

She further pledged that in 2026, the Command will consolidate on the achievements recorded by deepening community policing initiatives, strengthening synergy with sister agencies, enhancing officers’ capacity through in-house training, and ensuring professionalism and civility in interactions with the public.