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Police nab kidnappers in Imo, recover pistol, ammunition

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September 11, 2024
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Police nab kidnappers in Imo, recover pistol, ammunition

…we are sensitive to insecurity, kidnapping of students in the state – Adejobi

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Imo State Command, have arrested five suspects linked to kidnappings in Obinze, Avu, and Ihiagwa.

The officers also rescued the kidnapped victim.

 

The suspects identified 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, were arrested on the 21st of August 2024 in Avu, Imo State.

The command also arrested one Nwauba Alex, a 25-year-old male from Ezza LGA, Ebonyi State on August 21, 2024.

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According to a statement issued on Wednesday, September 11, by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, 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.

Adejobi said: “The Nigeria Police Force in its efforts to boost National Security and fortify the safety of every citizen, has conducted several operations across the country, tackling all forms of crime and criminality, particularly in Owerri, Imo State.

 

“In recent happenings, operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, Imo State Command, have recorded several milestones of operational success in the fight against all forms of crime in the state, particularly kidnapping.

“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 Egbetokun, through the FPRO further reaffirmed his commitment to the emplacement of both proactive and reactive measures aimed against these crimes.

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