Operatives of the Ebonyi State Police Command have nabbed six suspects over the alleged killing of the traditional ruler of Ishinkwo Community, HRH Eze Josephat Nnanna Ikegwu.
The arrests followed an intelligence-led investigation into the murder of the monarch, which occurred at his residence on April 2, 2026.
The development was disclosed in a press statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer of the Ebonyi State Command, SP Joshua Ukandu, dated May 26, 2026, and made available to journalists in Abakaliki. 
According to the statement, the suspects arrested are Ucha Johnson, Ogobuchi Igwe, Nkpuma Nwankwo, Edwin Onwoshi, Itumo Joseph, and Emmanuel Nwaoba.
Police said that during the operation, officers recovered one AK-47 rifle loaded with eight rounds of live ammunition.
Speaking on the arrests, the Commissioner of Police, Ebonyi State Command, CP Hope Urunwa Okafor, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to ensuring justice in the case.
“No individual involved in criminality will be allowed to evade justice,” Okafor said.
She further assured residents of the state that the command would sustain efforts to combat violent crimes and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.
It was gathered that the suspects are expected to be arraigned on Tuesday at the Magistrate Court in Abakaliki.
