Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the attack on CSP Chinedu Onuoha in Ebonyi state.
CSP Onuoha serve as acting area commander in Ohaukwu local government area of the state.
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The suspects are Alieze Uchenna ‘m’, Agbo Chinonso ‘m’, Onwe Okechukwu ‘m’, Onwe Onyedikachi and they are currently in police custody.
The area commander, who went into coma after the incident, was attacked on October 14 by suspected hoodlums in the area.
Daily Trust gathered that the attack came after a security meeting held in Ohaukwu council headquarters.
DSP Loveth Odah, police public relations officer in Ebonyi state command, confirmed the arrest on Tuesday.
Police said they two stolen AK-47 rifles from the hoodlums.