Imo State Police Command
17 Nov
The Imo State Police Command has defied an order by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to release some seized vehicles belonging to Oshodi Motors in Benin, Edo State. The command had, on October 17, 2024, raided the Oshodi car stand in Benin, where they carted away five vehicles valued at N132 million…
7 Nov
The Imo State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Azubuike, the Parish Priest of St. Theresa’s Catholic Parish
3 Oct
The Imo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of eight suspects in connection with the arson attacks on the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) study centre and the home of Senator Frank Ibezim in Ezeoke Nsu, Ehime Mbano Local Council.
11 Jun
Operatives of the Imo State Police Command have arrested 27-year-old Oluchi Nzemechi for allegedly stabbing her lover and Internet fraud pa
22 Apr
Operatives from the Anti-Narcotics Unit of the Imo State Police Command have arrested two suspected dealers of Cannabis sativa popularly known as Indian hemp, in Ihiagwa, Owerri West local government council of the state.
16 Apr
Operatives from the anti-kidnapping unit of the Imo State Police Command have arrested a suspected kidnapper, Aralu Chukwudi Charis, 40, from Otolo, in Nnewi North Local Council of Anambra State.
10 Apr
Operatives of the anti-kidnapping unit of the Imo State Police Command have arrested a suspected terrorist, Chidebere Nwuzor, 38, of Amauzu, Aboh Mbaise Local Council of the state.
22 Mar
The Imo State Police Command, in line with directives of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, has organised a one-day workshop targeted at enhancing security and tackling cultism and other social vices in education institutions in the state.
21 Mar
Imo State Police Command, in line with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Egbetokun, has organised a one-day workshop targeted to enhance security and tackle cultism and other social vices in education institutions in the state.
31 Dec 2023
Imo State Police Command has explained how it arrested a 23-year-old girl that allegedly shot his boyfriend, a police officer, in Ezinihitte Mbaise Local Council of the state.
4 Dec 2023
The Imo State Police Command, at the weekend paraded 25 suspects for involvement in crimes ranging from armed robbery, murder, stealing / receiving stolen properties, cultism to unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.
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