The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the death of a suspected kingpin identified as Ojiogu Elumah Martin, alias Acid, whose criminal gang was linked to the April 10 killing of Eze Paulinus Ekwueme, Ochia I of Ochia Kingdom, and five others in Ohaji/Egbema, Imo State.
Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, said in a statement on Saturday that operatives of the Special Tactics Squad, Force Intelligence Department (STS-FID) conducted a series of operations between August 2 and 6 targeting members of the criminal syndicate allegedly linked to the incident.
According to the statement, the operations culminated in the early hours of August 6 when operatives located the hideout of a suspected gang kingpin identified as Ojiogu Elumah Martin, alias “Acid”, in Ohaji/Egbema.
“The suspect engaged the operatives in a gun duel and sustained injuries during the encounter, which subsequently led to his death,” Iniedu said.
One AK-47 rifle, three magazines and 56 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition were recovered from the scene.
The police said the suspect was identified as an alleged leader of the criminal syndicate linked to the attack of April 10, 2026, in which the monarch and five others were killed along the Asa/Awara Road, Ohaji/Egbema, while returning to Owerri.
Iniedu stated that four suspects had earlier been arrested in connection with the incident, while two others reportedly died during previous encounters with the police.
“Following the latest operation, efforts have been intensified to apprehend other fleeing members of the syndicate, establish the full extent of their involvement and recover further operational intelligence and exhibits,” the statement added.
The Nigeria Police Force said it remains committed to ensuring that all persons found to be connected with the crime are brought to justice and that every effort is made to bring the investigation to a logical conclusion.
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