VICTOR DURUAMAKU, Owerri
Imo state police command says it has dislodged a terrorist camp in a community in Aboh Mbaise local Government Area of the state following the confessions made by the suspected IPOB/ESN members
According to an official release issued in Owerri by the command’s spokesman, ASP Henry Okoye the suspects were allegedly involved in the killing of DPO Ahiazu Mbaise and other dastardly acts in the Mbaise axis,
The statement disclosed that the operatives of the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping squad led by CSP Oladimeji Odeyeyiwa on Monday, December 4, 2023 stormed the criminal hideout at Umuogu Amuzu in Aboh-Mbaise LGA of the State
Henry Okoye said in the release that in the process, the Second in Command to the gang leader, whom he said has been on the Command’s wanted list due to their nefarious activities in the Mbaise axis was neutralized in a fierce gunfight that ensued between the terrorists and the Police operatives.
He said, ” While others escaped with gunshot injuries, One AK 47 riffle loaded with 19 rounds of live ammunition was recovered from the neutralized terrorist pointing out that an operation is in progress to track down other fleeing suspects and make them face the full wrath of the Law.
The state Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma, the release further said, while appreciating the operatives for their sustained efforts in the onslaught against all forms of violent crimes in the State, reiterates the Command’s resolve to collaborate with other sister security agencies towards achieving a peaceful and more secured Imo State during and after the Yuletide seasons.
The release said that the commissioner of police therefore called on the people of the state to support the Police and other sister security agencies with timely and actionable information that will assist in the crusade against Terrorism in the State. He encourages owners of hospitals and first-aid outlets to report any person seen with or treating gunshot injuries to the nearest Police station.
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