The Enugu State Police Command has dismissed reports circulating on social media that the country home of Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Frank Mba, was attacked and his relatives targeted for kidnapping.
This was revealed in a statement issued on Sunday night, signed by the command’s spokesperson, SP Daniel Ndukwe.
Naijaonpoint reports that according to the command, what actually happened on September 18, 2025, was a response to a distress call in Ezimo community, which is Mba’s hometown.
Police operatives confronted armed robbers in the area, leading to a gun battle.
During the incident, one officer sustained gunshot wounds and later died in the hospital.
The police said: “During the shootout, a police officer sustained gunshot injuries and later died in the hospital.”
The command confirmed that one male suspect was arrested at the scene and is currently assisting with investigations, while efforts are ongoing to track down other fleeing suspects.
Enugu Commissioner of Police, Mamman Giwa, directed operatives to build on the progress already made in the case and ensure the arrest of all those involved.
The police described the viral report of an attack on DIG Mba’s home as false and urged members of the public to ignore it while assuring continued commitment to tackling violent crimes in the state.
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