The Abia State Police Command has apprehended a man who was seen roaming the streets of Umuahia with a machete and threatening residents.
The arrest followed a public outcry after a video of the man’s disturbing behaviour circulated online.
A concerned resident, who captured the incident on video, reported that the man became aggressive and issued threats upon realising he was being filmed.
The command’s spokesperson, DSP Maureen Chinaka, in a post on X.com confirmed that the man, believed to be of unsound mind, has been arrested.
She wrote, “The Abia State Police Command was alerted about a young man, suspected to be of unsound mind, seen roaming the streets in Umuahia with a machete.
“The DPO Central Police Station Umuahia was alerted and has confirmed that the individual was apprehended and disarmed.”
Watch video below:
All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
Contact: [email protected]
