Imo State police command has arrested Five notorious armed robbery Suspects in Owerri the capital of Imo State.
The suspects who are from Nasarawa and Kano States were nabee by the commands tactical team following a diligently gathered credible intelligence.
According to the press release signed by Okoye Henry the state PPRO on the 19th June, 2023, the suspects took the officers to their hideouts at Ama Hausa Avu where Arms and Ammunitions were recovered.
“IMO POLICE NAB 5 NOTORIOUS ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECTS, RECOVERS ARMS, AMMUNITION, AND OTHER LOOTED ITEMS
Acting on diligently gathered credible intelligence, operatives of the Command’s Tactical Team on 16/06/2023 at about 1630hrs arrested five notorious armed robbery suspects. They are; David Christopher ‘m’ 19yrs, Sheriff Abraham ‘m’ 19yrs, Emmanuel Akala ‘m’ 27yrs, all of Nassarawa State, Sanusi Umar ‘m’ 20yrs and Mohammed Ashiru 20yrs both of Kano State.
In the course of the investigation, the suspects volunteered statements confessing that they have masterminded various armed robbery incidents within Owerri West LGA and took the inquisitive operatives to their criminal Hideout at Ama Hausa in Avu Owerri West LGA where Two Locally made Pistol, rounds of live cartridges, numerous handset, and other incriminating items were recovered after a thorough search;
Efforts are on top gear to arrest other members of the syndicate at large. Meanwhile, the suspects will be arraigned in court upon completion of a discreet investigation.
The Commissioner of Police CP Mohammed Ahmed Barde assures Imolites of the Command’s unwavering commitment to ensuring that all criminal-minded elements are adequately flushed of the State and beckons on the well-meaning residents of the State to join hands with the Police and other security agencies in the onslaught against all forms of criminality in the state. In case of Emergencies, the Command can be reached via 08034773600 or 08098880197.”
ASP OKOYE HENRY
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FOR: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
IMO STATE COMMAND