Troops of 144 Battalion (Rear), under Operation EASTERN SANITY, have arrested three suspected criminals and recovered a stolen Mack truck during a routine night patrol in Abia state.
Disclosing this on Thursday, the Public Relations Officer of 14 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Captain Mazinho Attah, said the operation took place in the early hours of 11 February 2026 at Akpaa area, following credible intelligence on the activities of suspected criminal elements in the locality.
Acting swiftly, troops mobilised to the scene and arrested three suspects: Darlington Ubochi, 25, from Ugwunagbo LGA; Chinedu Abara, 33 and Julius Chinemem Godwin, 29, both from Obingwa LGA of Abia State.
The suspects were found in possession of a Mack truck with registration number T 4477 LA, reportedly stolen on 8 February 2026 from Port Harcourt Road, Aba, and later parked at Opobo Junction.
Arrangements are ongoing to move the truck to the 144 Battalion Forward Operating Base, Osisioma,even as the suspects remain in military custody pending further investigation and subsequent handover to the appropriate authorities.
The operation highlights the Brigade’s sustained commitment to denying criminal elements freedom of action and safeguarding lives and property within its Area of Responsibility, Attah stated, adding that further updates will be provided as investigations progress.
