The Nigeria Police Force says operatives from the Imo State Command have arrested five (5) suspects linked to kidnappings in Obinze, Avu, and Ihiagwa in Imo State and the rescue of the kidnapped victim.
This is just as it said the force is not insensitive to the insecurity and kidnapping in the state.
A statement issued by the Force Spokesman, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said the suspects were nabbed on the 21st of August 2024 in Avu, Imo State.
ACP Adejobi gave the names of the suspects as Umaru Usman, 40, from Mauree in Sokoto; Tukur Yau, 25, from Dawakinkudur in Kano State; Musbau Sabo, 18, from Warsaw LGA in Kano State; Abdul Ibrahim, 30, from Sokoto State; and Jubrin Idris, 35, from Sokoto State.
According to the statement, the force also recorded another “groundbreaking achievement” with the arrest of one Nwauba Alex, a 25-year-old male from Ezza LGA, Ebonyi State on August 21, 2024.
“The suspect was arrested while attempting to rob two residents at gunpoint near Aladinma Primary School, Owerri. Recovered from the suspect were: one locally made pistol, two rounds of live ammunition, and torchlights,” the statement reads.
“The Nigeria Police remains relentless in its efforts to combat these heinous acts and reiterates commitment towards bolstering security measures. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, further reaffirms this commitment with the emplacement of both proactive and reactive measures aimed against these crimes.”
