The Enugu State Police Command has dismissed viral social media reports alleging that the country home of Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) Frank Mba in Ezimo, Udenu Local Government Area, was attacked and that his relatives were targeted for kidnap.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the Command’s spokesperson, SP Daniel Ndukwe, clarified that no such incident occurred. He explained that what took place on September 18, 2025, at about 8 p.m., was a foiled armed robbery attempt within the Ezimo community.
According to him, police operatives on routine patrol responded swiftly to a distress call, engaging the armed suspects in a gun battle. Unfortunately, one police officer who sustained gunshot wounds in the encounter later died in the hospital.
Ndukwe added that one male suspect has been arrested and is currently assisting with investigations, while efforts are ongoing to track down other fleeing suspects.
The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, urged operatives to sustain the momentum and assured residents of the Command’s commitment to tackling violent crimes across the state.
