Armed Robber Shot Dead, kidnap Victim Rescued

Men of the Ebonyi State Police Command have confirmed the killing of one suspected armed robber while attempting to snatch a motorcycle belonging to One Ali Solomon along the Ehamufu-Nkakagu Road in Ishielu local government area of the state.

A statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Joshua Ukandu and made available to LEADERSHIP said that on the 12th of November 2025, operatives of the Command, while on patrol along the Ehamufu–Nkalagu Road, heard sporadic gunshots and distress screams and swiftly moved to the location and found one Ali Solomon struggling with three armed robbers who were attempting to dispossess him of his motorcycle.

“Upon sighting the police, the hoodlums opened fire and fled. The operatives returned fire, killing one of the suspects and recovering one AK-47 rifle loaded with ten (10) rounds of ammunition.”

SP Ukandu also said that on the 13th of November 2025, a kidnapping syndicate terrorising the Ezzangbo axis in Ohaukwu LGA abducted one Obasi ThankGod, tied him up, and abandoned him inside a hotel toilet while demanding a ransom of Five Million Naira N5,000,000).

He noted that through diligent intelligence gathering, operatives of the Command traced the hideout of the kidnappers and successfully rescued the victim, and arrested three suspects.

He gave the names of the suspects as Uchenna Ogbozuru, Ebuka Ejiogu, and Chizoba Idenyi Ogwa. “The suspects are currently in the custody of the police and will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation.”

SP Ukandu maintained that the State Commissioner of Police, CP Adaku Uche-Anya, has reiterated the Command’s unwavering commitment to protecting the lives and property of all residents and ensuring that criminal elements have no hiding place within the state.

“CP Anya also extends her appreciation to the good people of Ebonyi State for their continuous support, particularly through timely and credible information that enables the Command to effectively fulfil its mandate.