In its efforts to boost national security and fortify the safety of every citizen, the Nigeria Police Force said it has conducted several operations across the country by tackling all forms of crime and criminality, particularly in Owerri, Imo State.
In a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, Force Public Relations Officer, Assistant Commissioner Olumuyiwa Adejobi said that, in recent happenings, operatives of the Imo State command recorded several operational success in the fight against all forms of crime in the state, particularly kidnapping.
The statement read: “Some of these achievements include the arrest of five suspects linked to kidnappings in Obinze, Avu, and Ihiagwa, and the rescue of 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 Warawa Local Government Area (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.
“Another groundbreaking achievement was 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”.
Adejobi said that the Police remains “relentless in its efforts to combat these heinous acts and reiterates commitment towards bolstering security measures”.
