Abia Police Arrest 28-Year-Old Over Unpaid iPhone 17 Pro Max and Gun Recovery

The Abia State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old man over alleged violence, cultism and unlawful possession of firearms. Command spokesperson DSP Maureen Chioma Chinaka announced the arrest in a statement issued Friday, September 25, 2026. She identified the suspect as Ugochukwu Precious. According to the statement, he obtained an iPhone 17 Pro Max under an arrangement for payment on delivery but did not pay. The case reportedly escalated after he allegedly turned to thugs and threats against the phone seller. The police public relations officer said the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Aba North, received a report on 22/09/2026 about the suspect, who had collected the iPhone 17 Pro Max on payment-on-delivery terms since April 2026 without making payment. Following investigation and actionable intelligence, operatives of the RRS, Abia State Police Command, arrested the suspect. He provided confessional statements that affirmed the allegations, according to police. On 23/09/2026, a pump-action gun was recovered from him. Police said investigation is ongoing and efforts are underway to apprehend other members of his gang who are on the run. The suspect will be charged to court once the investigation is concluded. Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Wilfred Olutokunbo Afolabi, psc(+), mnips, JP, reaffirmed the command's commitment to fighting cultism, violent offenses and the illegal holding of guns. He urged members of the public to act as partners in crime prevention by remaining law-abiding and continuing to provide prompt, helpful information to the police.