Operatives of Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Imo State Command have arrested five suspects linked to kidnappings in Obinze, Avu, and Ihiagwa areas of the state.
Gatekeepers News reports that the operatives also rescued a victim of the alledges kidnappers.
The suspects named 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 this year in Avu, Imo State.
Operatives of the command also arrested a man named Nwauba Alex, 25, from Ezza LGA, Ebonyi State on the same day.
Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi confirmed the arrest through a statement released on Wednesday.
According to the statement; the suspect was arrested while attempting to rob two residents at gunpoint near Aladinma Primary School, Owerri.
One locally made pistol, two rounds of live ammunition, and torchlights were recovered from the suspect.
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 FPRO noted that Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokunreaffirmed his commitment to the emplacement of both proactive and reactive measures aimed against these crimes.
