Troops Arrest 21 Security Personnel Over Alleged Extortion in Abia

Troops Arrest 21 Security Personnel Over Alleged Extortion in Abia

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of 14 Brigade, Ohafia, have arrested 21 persons, including personnel from various security agencies, over alleged extortion and illegal stop-and-search lactivities along the Enugu–Port Harcourt highway in Abia State.

Sources told Zagazola that the suspects were arrested at about 1:40 p.m. on April 28 during Operation Checkmate duties in Ohafia Local Government Area.

The sources said the operation led to the interception of individuals allegedly involved in unauthorised stop-and-search and extortion activities around the Ihitte Uboma axis.

According to the sources, those arrested include one personnel of the Nigerian Army, six from the Nigerian Navy, one from the Nigerian Air Force, three police officers, one officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, three operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, three personnel of the Nigeria Immigration Service, and three officers of the Nigeria Customs Service.

They added that the arrested personnel are currently in military custody for further investigation and appropriate disciplinary action.

The sources said the operation was part of ongoing efforts to curb illegal activities along major highways and restore order in the area.

Troops Arrest 21 Security Personnel Over Alleged Extortion in Abia