Police Arrest Ikpeazu’s Ex-Chief Of Staff Agbazuere In Abia

The Abia State Police Command has arrested Prof Anthony Agbazuere, former Chief of Staff to the immediate past Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu and candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for Isiala Ngwa North and South Federal Constituency in the 2023 general election.

He is presently in custody at the CP’s Office on Bende road Umuahia.

He had been invited by an assets recovery panel set up by the current Abia State Government.

It was gathered that the ex-Chief of Staff had also filed a suit at the Federal High Court over the harassment and intimidation by the Panel over a Prado Jeep issued to him by the government of Dr Okezie Ikpeazu.

Recall that the panel had two weeks ago through its chairman, Justice Florence Doruoha-Igwe (Rtd) issued a Bench Warrant to Anthony Agbazuere for his failure to appear before the panel.

According to Justice Florence, Agbazuere’s warrant is due to his failure to testify regarding a Toyota Hilux Land Cruiser allegedly in his possession since leaving office.

Justice Doruoha-Igwe (Rtd) adjourned the matter to January 24, 2024, directing Agbazuere’s arrest and production for further cross-examination.

Confirming the development to our reporter in Umuahia the Police Public relations officer ASP Maureen Chinaka said “The Abia state police command Got a warrant of arrest from the judicial panel of inquiry on the Recovery of government properties funds and related matters .

“The warrant was executed this morning by the command and he has been handed to the panel”, she concluded.