The Commissioner of Police in Abia, CP Wilfred Afolabi, has said the Command recorded major operational achievements across the state.
He spoke during press conference in Umuahia on Friday, where he briefed journalists on operational achievements.
He said crime analysis showed significant reduction in criminal activities during period under review.
Afolabi said detectives arrested Victor Eborgu, 32, at Afara Umuahia, for allegedly stealing cars with master key.
He said seven other suspects were arrested, and three stolen cars, including Toyota Corolla and 4 Runner, were recovered.
The commissioner disclosed that operatives raided stolen vehicle hideout at Isuochi and recovered White Dodge and Red Toyota Camry.
He said Paul Egbuna, 50, was arrested at Faulks Road, Aba, with two locally made double barrel guns.
Afolabi said Chinonso Onuigbo, 24, and Ndudim Paul, 26, were arrested with locally made pistols and live cartridges.
According to him, Ebuka Nwakerindu, 20, was arrested with single-barrel gun, suspected cannabis and three stolen motorcycles.
He said Oboh Chinedu Daniel, 18, and Osondu Chiemela Franklin, 24, were arrested, and English Makarov pistol recovered.
He said Kingsley Anthony Nkemefule, 33, was arrested for allegedly kidnapping Felix Onwukwe and snatching his Lexus ES 350.
The commissioner explained that three suspected kidnappers were arrested at Umuimo, Osisioma, and victim rescued unhurt after N5 million ransom demand.
He also said three suspected armed robbers targeting tricycle operators were arrested at Osisioma with locally made pistol and charms.
Afolabi further disclosed that Kamsiyochukwu Ugo, aged one year and four months, was rescued at Osokwa and reunited with mother and grandparents.
He said four suspects were arrested for allegedly stealing four-day-old baby from mentally ill mother and selling infant.
The commissioner said baby and mother were rescued, mother released to family, while baby handed to Ministry of Women Affairs.
Meanwhile, Afolabi said John Paul, 40, was arrested at Obikabia, Aba, with seven bundles of counterfeit N200 notes.
He said Prince Chukwudi Eguzouwa, 49, was arrested at Ahiabubi with bags of suspected cannabis, methamphetamine, cocaine and other drugs.
The commissioner urged public to support police through timely information sharing and participation in community safety initiatives.
He reaffirmed commitment to proactive policing, intelligence-led operations and enhanced community policing across the state.
