The Zone 9 Command of Nigeria Police Force in Umuahia has confirmed the arrest of the President General of Okon Aku Ohafia, Ohafia LGA, Mecha Ume, for allegedly vandalising equipment at an oil plantation located in Okon Aku.
Mecha and another community member were arrested on Saturday after some suspects, who were earlier arrested in connection with the incident last Wednesday, linked them to the crime.
It would be recalled that three persons were last week arrested by men of the Nigerian Army while trying to cart away some equipment they vandalised in the oil plantation.
They were handed over to the Zone 9 Police Command for further investigation.
Giving an update on the incident on Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of Zone 9 Police Command, Umuahia, Marc Bruno, confirmed that the President General was arrested in connection with the matter.
He added that investigations are still ongoing.
The Eastern Region Estate Investment (EREI) is a palm oil plantation established by Dr Michael Okpara, the then Premier of Eastern Region in 1961.
Abia State government previously warned vandals to stay off the property as plans were ongoing to revive it.
Abia: Police arrest community leader over vandalisation of palm oil plantation equipment
