Police arrest five suspected kidnappers in Imo

The police have arrested five kidnappers who were terrorising the Obinze, Avu and Ihiagwa areas of Imo State.Police spokesperson ACP Muyiwa Adejobi disclosed this yesterday, noting that the arrest was made to boost national security and fortify the safety of every citizen.

According to him, the police conducted several operations across the country, tackling all forms of crime and criminality, particularly in Owerri, Imo State.
He said, “In recent events, 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. 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 Warsaw Local Council in Kano State; Abdul Ibrahim, 30, from Sokoto State; and Jubrin Idris, 35, from Sokoto State, were arrested on August 21, 2024 in Avu, Imo State.

“Another groundbreaking achievement was the arrest of one Nwauba Alex, a 25-year-old male from Ezza Council, 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 a torch.”

Adejobi added, “The Nigeria Police remain relentless in efforts to combat these heinous acts and reiterate their commitment towards bolstering security measures.

“The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, further reaffirms this commitment with the emplacement of both proactive and reactive measures aimed at combating these crimes.”