A 49-year-old man, Chukwudi Eguzouwa, has been arrested by the police in Abia State and remanded in prison for his alleged involvement in the dealing of hard drugs and psychotropic substances. According to the police, Eguzouwa was arrested in Ahiaba-Ubi, Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area of the state, following a raid on his hideout. The arrest was made on September 18, and Eguzouwa was arraigned in court on September 22.
The police spokesperson for Abia command, DSP Maureen Chinaka, disclosed that Eguzouwa was arrested for being a notorious dealer in hard drugs and psychotropic substances. During the raid on his hideout, bags containing substances suspected to be marijuana, “Scottish Loud,” methamphetamine, cocaine, and other hard drugs were found on him. The police stated that the arrest was made following the directive of the state Commissioner of Police to ensure the state becomes free of criminal hideouts.
The operatives of the Violent Response Unit and Anti-Cultism Unit carried out the raid on the hideout, acting on actionable intelligence. The police stated that Eguzouwa is a notorious drug dealer within the community. The raid was part of an effort to tackle crime in the state, and the police warned criminal elements to shun unlawful activities or face the full weight of the law.
The state Police Commissioner, Mr Wilfred Afolabi, emphasized the need for the public to cooperate with the police in the fight against crime. He stated that the police would not hesitate to bring anyone who engages in unlawful activities to justice. The commissioner also appealed to the public to provide the police with useful information that would help in tackling crime in the state.
Eguzouwa was arraigned in court on September 22, and the court ordered that he be remanded in a correctional facility. The police are still investigating the case, and Eguzouwa is expected to face trial for his alleged offences. The Abia State Police Command has been working to tackle the issue of drug abuse and trafficking in the state.
The arrest and remand of Eguzouwa is a significant achievement for the Abia State Police Command in its efforts to tackle crime and drug trafficking in the state. The police will continue to work to ensure that the state remains safe for residents. The public has been urged to report any suspicious activities to the police to help in the fight against crime.
Key points
- The suspect, Chukwudi Eguzouwa, was found with bags containing substances suspected to be marijuana, “Scottish Loud,” methamphetamine, cocaine, and other hard drugs.
- The arrest was made following a directive from the state Commissioner of Police to ensure the state becomes free of criminal hideouts.
- Eguzouwa was arraigned in court and remanded in a correctional facility on September 22.
