Suspects numbering up to Thirty-one have been arrested in possession of illicit drugs in Abia State as men of the State Police Command combed several criminal hideouts across the state.
Maureen Chinaka, the official spokesperson of the State Police Command stated in an official statement released on Monday that the operation followed a directive by the Commissioner of Police to intensify raids on criminal enclaves across the state.
“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.
“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.
“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. All suspects have been charged to court and remanded at the correctional service.