Policeman arrested for stealing rifles in Abịa State

A Nigerian policeman, Shedrack Aleke Igwe working in Abia state has been arrested for stealing 5 AK-47 rifles he stole from the Arsenal.

He was reported to have carted away the rifles in the arsenal section with the help of others unnoticed.

He was arrested in the Ikwo local government area of Ebonyi state where he hails from

He committed the act on the 2nd of March after which he fled to Ebonyi state.

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But two days later, a combined team of policemen from Abia and Ebonyi states arrested and moved him to Abia Police Command for investigation.

The combined team from the two states had trailed him to his Ikwo community by where he was hiding.

He was immediately arrested with the help of Divisional Police Officer, Ikwo and investigation commenced.

Five of the missing AK-47 rifles were recovered in his Enyibichiri residence in Ikwo, Ebonyi state.

It was further learnt the suspect recently bought three brand new tricycles for commercial purposes and gave them to his brother Ifeanyi Igwe.

It is believed he might have sold some of the rifles, if not all of the AK-47 rifles he made away with to purchase the tricycles.

Spokesperson for the Police in Abia State, Geoffrey Ogbonna refused to comment on the matter, claiming that he was in a meeting

“I’m in a meeting, I just pulled out to answer this call”, he said

But Commissioner of Police in Ebonyi state, Aliyu Garba confirmed the report.

“This thing is for Abia state, it is good you ask Abia state Police command, we only assisted them. So, you will get the whole story in Abia.

“Yes, it is a combination of action and necessary things. Get Abia, Abia will give you the necessary things, we only assisted,” he said.