Police arrest ex-Ohanaeze youth president

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki

The Ebonyi State Police Command has arrested former President of the Ohanaeze Youth Council, Igboayaka O. Igboayaka.

Command spokesperson SP Joshua Ukandu said Igboayaka was arrested on 8th February 2025 following a petition against him for allegedly disseminating false information capable of disrupting peace and destabilising communities in the state.

Ukandu stated that the suspect would be charged to court after investigations.

“To clarify, Comr. Igboayaka Igboayaka was arrested by officers from the command based on a petition submitted to the commissioner of police, which alleged he disseminated false information capable of truncating peace and destabilising communities in Ebonyi State.

“The command is currently investigating these allegations, and once the investigation is concluded, he will be charged in court.

“Furthermore, the command reiterates its commitment to carrying out its mandate within the bounds of the law while respecting the rights of individuals,” he stated.