The police in Abia State have arrested 13 suspected armed robbers, cultists and a suspected pipeline vandal in separate intelligence-led operations across the state, recovering firearms, live ammunition, suspected hard drugs and other exhibits.
The police spokesperson in the state, Maureen Chinaka, disclosed this in a statement posted on Facebook on Tuesday, saying the arrests were made by operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) and the Urratta Divisional Police Station between 2 and 4 August.
The latest operations come amid intensified efforts by security agencies to curb violent crimes in Aba and other parts of Abia.
In June, the deputy inspector-general of police in charge of the South-east ordered urgent security measures following rising incidents of armed robbery and violent attacks in Aba.
In May, the police in the state announced the arrest of a suspected kidnapper and recovered ransom allegedly paid by the victim’s family.
