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Police Kill Suspected Imo Gang Leader ‘Acid’ in Ohaji/Egbema Gun Battle

Police Kill Suspected Imo Gang Leader ‘Acid’ in Ohaji/Egbema Gun Battle

Police say Special Tactical Squad operatives killed Ojiogu Elumah Martin, known as “Acid,” during an alleged gun battle at his hideout in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State on August 6, 2026. Officers reportedly recovered an AK-47 rifle, three magazines and 56 rounds of live ammunition. The Nigeria Police Force alleges that Martin led a criminal group linked to killings, attacks on businesses, arson, pipeline vandalism and damage to industrial equipment in Ohaji/Egbema and nearby communities. Other suspected members fled the scene, according to the police. Investigators are examining the group’s alleged connection to the April killing of Ochia monarch Eze Paulinus Ekwueme and five others, as well as other violent incidents recorded between 2024 and 2026. Police say efforts to arrest fleeing suspects are ongoing.

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bisi

What more has police said about the operation and the alleged gun battle in Ohaji/Egbema?

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olivia

True, the fuller police account would help put the reported operation in proper context.

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grace

The reported recovery of an AK-47, magazines and ammunition will likely shape how people assess the police account.

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yemi

Police statements are important, but the public should avoid treating every detail as settled before fuller information emerges.

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kris

Authorities should provide a clear account of the operation, recovered items, and any follow-up investigation for public confidence.

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