Abia police arrest suspected cultist over iPhone 17 fraud, recover pump-action shotgun

The Abia State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old man for alleged cultism, threat to life and unlawful possession of firearms in connection with an iPhone 17 Pro Max fraud.
The suspect, Ugochukwu Precious, of Umuohia, Ogbor Hill, Aba, was apprehended by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Aba North, the command said in a Friday statement.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Maureen Chinaka, the arrest followed a report that the suspect obtained an iPhone 17 Pro Max under the guise of payment on delivery since April 2026 but failed to pay.
“The matter escalated as the suspect allegedly resorted to the use of thugs and threats against the sell...