NIGERIA, Dec. 3 -- The Command's spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed the arrest in a statement issued on Wednesday in Awka.

According to the statement obtained by The News Chronicle, Ikenga explained that the suspect was picked up after a video surfaced online showing him making threats of violence and boasting that he would destroy all police formations in Obosi.

He said officers attached to the Obosi Division acted swiftly after the video was intercepted on December 2.

"The suspect was traced, arrested and taken into custody for questioning.

"The operatives also recovered a firearm and a cutlass in his possession.

"Preliminary observations indicate that the suspect may require professional medical evaluation, and appropriat...