By Ogechi Adaeze
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) in Ebonyi, said it arrested a total of 939 suspects in connection with various crimes in the state between January and June 2025.
SP Joshua Ukandu, Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, said the arrests were made during their different operations across the 13 Ebonyi local government areas
Ukandu disclosed this while given crime statistics in the State yesterday in Abakaliki.
He explained that out of the 939 suspected criminals, 887 were males aged between 17 and 60-years.
“We have 52 females out of the total arrest and no minors within the period under review.
“Their offences include minor and major crimes such as: Murder, suicide, rape, grievous harm, child stealing, cultism, robbery and house breaking.
“Others are: kidnapping, burglary, false pretence, stealing, arson, unlawful possession of firearms, forgery, breach of public peace as well trafficking on illicit drugs,” the PPRO explained.
He underscored the Command’s commitment to tackling crimes and improving public safety over the past six months in Ebonyi.
On Challenges, Ukandu noted that there were obstacles in crime fighting, noting that the personnel were able to overcome them.
“The State Commissioner of Police, CP Adaku Uche-Anya, fdc, appreciates the synergy between our sister security agencies that has helped in sustaining the existing peace in Ebonyi state.
“We also thanks the state Governor, Francis Nwifuru on his supports to the Command in crime fighting,” the PPRO said.
The criminal suspects will have their date in courts when investigations are concluded by police.
