The Nigeria Police Force have arrested five suspected kidnappers in Obinze, Avu, and Ihiagwa areas of Imo state and also rescued one 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 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.
Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in a statement issued Wednesday said the Police 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.
He said another groundbreaking achievement was the arrest of one Nwauba Alex, a 25-year-old male from Ezza LGA, Ebonyi State on August 21, 2024.
Adejobi noted: “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.”
He stressed that the Police remained relentless in its efforts to combat these heinous acts and reiterates commitment towards bolstering security measures.
