The Imo State Police Command has announced arrests of 12 suspected and neutralised two in connection with kidnapping and violent crimes across the state.
The police spokesman, Okoye Henry, disclosed in a statement yesterday that the arrest was made on Tuesday.
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The statement reads, “On 02/12/2025 at about 2022hrs, operatives of Agwa Division, led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Agwa, while on patrol along Obudi–Mgbala Road, engaged a gang of kidnappers using a white Keke bus, Reg. No. EHM 542 XL”.
The statement added, “Two of the suspects were neutralised, while others fled with injuries. Recovered items include two pump-action rifles, seven live cartridges, two Android phones, and the body of an unidentified female victim. The recovered items and bodies have been deposited at the mortuary as the investigation continues.”
Henry further stated that the command had recorded notable successes in its ongoing operations against kidnapping and violent crimes across the State.
“On the same date at about 1800hrs, operatives of Nekede Division, led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Nekede Division acting on credible intelligence, raided Umuezeruokam Forest linking Avu Forest”.
“The operation led to the arrest of twelve (12) suspects and the recovery of twelve (12) phones, two daggers, one cutlass, assorted hard drugs, one saw blade, and one bunch of arrows. The case has been transferred to the Anti-Kidnapping Unit for further investigation”, Henry added.
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He further noted that the Commissioner of Police had assured residents of sustained efforts to eliminate criminal elements and maintain public safety.
