Abia Police Arrest 31 in Drug Hideout Raids

The Abia State Police Command has conducted a significant raid on criminal hideouts, leading to the arrest of 31 individuals suspected of involvement with illicit drugs. The operation, which targeted notorious black spots and areas known for drug trafficking, underscores the command's intensified efforts to combat criminal activities within the state.

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In line with the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Danladi Isa, to strategic Officers of the Command and following the ongoing Command’s clearance operational strategies and sustained raids on criminal hideouts across the State, the Command has intensified efforts to take the fight to criminal enclaves.

Acting on intelligence and a directive from the Commissioner of Police, Danladi Isa, officers raided several locations, including an obscure area known as "Down Below" near Mission Hill/New Road in Umuahia, and a drug bunkering site at Amuzukwu. The suspects, comprising 30 men and one woman, were apprehended with substances believed to be illicit drugs.

Following the initial arrests, police operatives revisited the locations and uncovered makeshift camps constructed with sticks and tarpaulin materials. These eight tents were destroyed and burned to disrupt the activities of criminal syndicates operating in the area. All arrested suspects have been charged to court and remanded in correctional facilities.

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This location is an obscure area characterized by a deep valley stretching into the bush. Another criminal hideout at Amuzukwu, known for drug bunkering and a refuge for criminals, was also successfully raided.

Commissioner of Police Danladi Isa reaffirmed the command's dedication to tackling crime and ensuring the safety of residents. He stated that the police would continue to refine their operational strategies and urged the public to provide timely and credible information to aid in combating criminal activities. The command aims to sustain pressure on criminal elements and maintain public security.

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About eight (8) tents and camps constructed with baboon sticks and tarpaulin materials were destroyed and burnt to ashes to dislodge the criminal syndicates and disrupt their activities.