Operatives of the Abia State Police Command have arrested a 49-year-old man, Prince Chukwudi Eguzouwa, over alleged drug dealing at Ahiabubi, Isiala Ngwa North Local Council of the state.

The police also recovered bags containing substances suspected to be Cannabis sativa, “Scottish Loud,” methamphetamine, cocaine and other hard drugs during a raid on the suspected criminal hideout.

According to a statement issued yesterday by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Maureen Chioma Chinaka, Eguzouwa, a resident of Ahiabubi, was arrested on September 18, 2026, during an intelligence-led operation by operatives of the Violent Response Unit and Anti-Cultism Unit.

Chinaka said the operation followed actionable intelligence and directives from the Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Wilfred Olutokunbo Afolabi, as part of efforts to identify and dismantle criminal hideouts across the state.

She said Eguzouwa was allegedly known within the community for drug-related activities.

“During the operation, bags containing substances suspected to be Cannabis Sativa, ‘Scottish Loud,’ Methamphetamine, Cocaine, and other hard drugs were recovered,” the statement said.

The police spokesperson added that following the conclusion of investigations, the suspect was arraigned in court on September 22 and remanded in a correctional facility.

The Commissioner of Police reiterated the command’s commitment to intelligence-driven policing and urged residents to provide useful information that could assist security agencies in preventing crime.

Meanwhile, the command said its officers, in collaboration with the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) Safe School Initiative, had commenced coordinated patrols around schools across the state.

The police said the patrols also include traffic control and sensitisation of students and school authorities on security, crime prevention and other social vices.

The command urged residents to report suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through its emergency hotlines: 08035415405, 08079210004, 08079210005 and 08079210006.

The police said the initiative was part of broader efforts to strengthen proactive crime prevention and protect lives and property across Abia State.