The Abia State Police Command has arrested a 49-year-old suspected drug dealer, Prince Chukwudi Eguzouwa, in a raid on his home in Ahiabubi, Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area of Abia State. Eguzouwa, a native of Ahiabubi, was apprehended on September 18, 2026, by operatives of the Violent Response Unit and Anti-Cultism Unit, acting on actionable intelligence. The police said Eguzouwa is a notorious drug dealer within the community.
During the operation, the police recovered bags containing substances suspected to be Cannabis Sativa, “Scottish Loud,” methamphetamine, cocaine, and other hard drugs. The raid was carried out in line with the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Wilfred Afolabi, and the vision of the Inspector-General of Police on intelligence-led policing. The police have been working to crack down on criminal activities in the state.
According to a press release by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Maureen Chinaka, the suspect was arraigned in court on September 22, 2026, and remanded in a correctional facility. The police said the operation was a well-coordinated raid on criminal hideouts in Ahiabubi, where Eguzouwa was apprehended. The police have been working to gather intelligence on suspected drug dealers in the area.
The Abia Commissioner of Police, CP Wilfred Afolabi, has reiterated the Command’s commitment to intelligence-driven policing, warning that the state would no longer be safe for criminal activities. Afolabi said the police would continue to work to rid the state of crime and criminality. The police have been working to improve security in the state.
The recovery of the hard drugs and the arrest of Eguzouwa is a significant blow to the drug trade in the state. The police said they would continue to work to disrupt and dismantle drug trafficking networks in the area. The operation is part of the police’s efforts to improve security and reduce crime in Abia State.
The police have been working to improve community relations and gather intelligence on suspected criminals. The operation was carried out with the cooperation of community members, who provided information on the suspected drug dealer. The police said they would continue to work with the community to improve security.
The Abia State Police Command has been working to implement the Inspector-General of Police’s vision on intelligence-led policing. The command has been working to improve its intelligence gathering capabilities and disrupt criminal activities in the state. The arrest of Eguzouwa and the recovery of hard drugs are part of the command’s efforts to improve security in the state.
Key points
- Abia State Police Command arrests 49-year-old suspected drug dealer, Prince Chukwudi Eguzouwa.
- Police recover bags containing substances suspected to be Cannabis Sativa, “Scottish Loud,” methamphetamine, cocaine, and other hard drugs.
- Commissioner of Police, CP Wilfred Afolabi, reiterates Command’s commitment to intelligence-driven policing.
