Police arrest two men for impersonating NDLEA officers in Abia
Two men have been arrested by the Abia State Police Command for allegedly impersonating operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency. The suspects, Anthony Kelechi and Bright Abraham, were caught after a viral video showed them assaulting and handcuffing a commercial tricycle rider in Umuahia. According to police, the men are members of an anti-drug advocacy group but used this as a cover to carry out illegal activities. The police have urged the public to report suspicious activities and warned against impersonation of law enforcement officers.
What happened
- Anthony Kelechi, 41, and Bright Abraham, 42, were arrested for pretending to be NDLEA officers in Umuahia.
- The arrests followed a viral video showing the suspects assaulting and handcuffing a tricycle rider.
- Police say the men belong to the Social Watch Anti-Drugs Abuse Advocacy group but used it to impersonate officials and extort money.
- The police command stated that investigations are ongoing and promised diligent prosecution of the suspects.
- The Commissioner of Police, Danladi Isa, warned the public against impersonating law enforcement and taking the law into their own hands.
