Amb. Anselem Anokwute
The Imo State Police Command
Under the pragmatic leadership of CP Aboki Danjuma, has continued to record significant achievements in the fight against crime and criminality.
Recently, the command apprehended six suspects involved in kidnapping and armed robbery through intelligence-led operations and painstaking investigations.
This operation resulted in the recovery of one locally made shotgun, one pump-action gun, two live cartridges, and seven additional live rounds of ammunition. Below are the highlights of these achievements.
Following the Arrest of Notorious Armed Robbery Suspect and Recovery of Arms and Ammunition
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Henry Okoye said that
On August 21, 2024, at approximately 4:00 PM, operatives from the Command Anti-Kidnapping Unit, during a routine patrol in Owerri Municipal, apprehended Nwauba Alex, a 25-year-old male from Ezza LGA, Ebonyi State. The suspect was caught in the act of robbing two residents at gunpoint near Aladinma Primary School, Owerri. During the arrest, one locally made pistol, two rounds of live ammunition, and torchlights were recovered from the suspect and the victims were rescued unharmed.
Upon interrogations, the suspect admitted to the robbery and revealed that he purchased the shotgun from an individual in Ezza, Ebonyi State. Efforts are underway to locate and arrest the gun manufacturers, who will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. The suspect will be charged in court once the investigation is completed.
This operational breakthrough underscores the Imo State Police Command’s unwavering commitment to complete eradication of crimes and ensure public safety in the state.