The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) in Ebonyi, says it arrested a total of 939 suspects in connection with various alleged crimes in the state between January and June 2025.
SP Joshua Ukandu, the Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), said that the arrests were made at different operations across the 13 local government areas in the state.
Ukandu disclosed this while giving crime statistics in the state to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abakaliki on Tuesday.
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 the state.
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 appreciates the synergy between sister security agencies that has helped in sustaining the existing peace in Ebonyi state.
“We also thank the state Governor, Francis Nwifuru on his supports to the command in crime fighting,” the PPRO said.