The operation was carried out in the early hours of February 11, 2026, at the Akpaa area following credible intelligence on the activities of suspected criminal elements in the locality.

The suspects were identified as Mr Darlington Ubochi, 25, from Ugwunagbo Local Council; Mr Chinedu Abara, 33; and Mr Julius Chinemem Godwin, 29, both from Obingwa Local Council of Abia State.

The Public Relations Officer of 14 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Ohafia, Abia State, Mazinho Attah, disclosed this in a statement yesterday.

He said the suspects were apprehended in possession of a Mack truck with registration number T 4477 LA, which was reportedly stolen on February 8, 2026, from Port Harcourt Road, Aba, and later parked at Opobo Junction.

According to him, preliminary investigations confirmed that the vehicles had been declared stolen prior to its recovery.

Attah said efforts were ongoing to move the recovered truck to the 144 Battalion Forward Operating Base, Osisioma, while the suspects remained in military custody pending further investigation and subsequent handover to the appropriate authorities.

He added that the operation underscored the brigade’s commitment to denying criminal elements freedom of action and ensuring the security of lives and property within its area of responsibility, noting that further updates would be communicated as investigations progressed.