Last Tuesday, an Assistant Superintendent of Police was decapitated in Aba, as confirmed by the Abia State Police Command. Geoffrey Ogbonna, the State Public Relations Officer, described the act as highly condemnable and dastardly.
He urged the public to provide reliable information regarding the suspects, or anyone who possesses a firearm believed to have been illegally acquired.
Ogbonna condemned the heinous act and called upon the public to assist by providing credible information about the perpetrators or individuals who may be in possession of firearms that are suspected to have been obtained illegally.
He assured that the identity of the informant(s) would be protected.
On Tuesday, May 2, 2023, hoodlums beheaded the ASP in Aba in retaliation for the killing of their kingpin by the police on Sunday, April 23, 2023. They have also threatened to continue creating unrest for both the residents and police in the city.
About the Abia State Police Command:
The Abia State Police Command is the law enforcement agency responsible for maintaining law and order in Abia State, Nigeria. The command is headed by a Commissioner of Police and is divided into various departments responsible for different aspects of policing, such as criminal investigations, intelligence gathering, public relations, and traffic control.
The Abia State Police Command works closely with other security agencies, such as the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, to ensure the safety and security of the state. The command is also actively involved in community policing initiatives, which aim to promote trust and cooperation between the police and the local communities.
The Abia State Police Command has a number of ongoing initiatives to combat crime in the state, including the deployment of special units to hotspots and the use of modern crime-fighting technology. The command is committed to upholding the rule of law and protecting the rights of all citizens, and it encourages members of the public to report any criminal activity or suspicious behavior to the police for prompt action.