Officers from the Office of the Inspector-General of Police have arrested one Mr. Ulu Otti Ukoha, popularly known as “Zulu,” over his alleged involvement in the killing of Igwe Akuma Akwu, a youth from Okon-Aku Community in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State.
According to a police source, Ulu Otti Ukoha is suspected to have pulled the trigger that led to the death of Igwe Akuma Akwu during the crisis that rocked the community on January 2, 2026.
The suspect was reportedly apprehended on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Awka, Anambra State, at the residence of Prince Emeka Kalu, the National President (South-East) of the Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union of Nigeria (RATTAWU), popularly known as “Magic Fingers.”
Security sources disclosed that the arrest followed weeks of intelligence tracking by operatives from the Office of the Inspector-General of Police who have been investigating the violent crisis in Okon-Aku community.
The killing of Igwe Akuma Akwu had earlier generated widespread concern in Ohafia Local Government Area and across Abia State, prompting the Abia State Government, led by Governor Dr. Alex Otti, to constitute an Administrative Panel of Inquiry to investigate the root causes of the crisis and recommend appropriate actions to be taken by the government.
Observers have also raised questions over the circumstances surrounding the alleged harbouring of the suspect by Prince Emeka Kalu, who was reportedly involved in the processes that led to the selection and inauguration of Ezeogo Nnaka IV in Okon Ohafia.
Meanwhile, police authorities in Abuja are expected to transfer the suspect to Abia State for prosecution after the conclusion of investigations.
The Administrative Panel of Inquiry set up by the state government is expected to submit its report before the end of March 2026, in line with the timeline given by Governor Alex Otti.
