Police storm kidnappers’ den arrest five, rescue hostages in Imo
Police storm kidnappers’ den arrest five, rescue hostages in Imo
Abdullateef Fowewe
as part of efforts to strengthen National Security and fortify the safety of every citizen, the Nigeria Police Force has apprehended five suspected kidnappers and rescued undisclosed numbers of victims in the Avu, Imo State.
The suspected kidnappers arrested as it was stated by the Force spokesperson on Wednesday, were identified as Umaru Usman, 40, from Mauree in Sokoto; 25-year-old Tukur Yau, from Dawakinkudur, Kano State; 18-year-old Musbau Sabo, from Warsaw LGA in Kano State; Abdul Ibrahim, 30, from Sokoto State; and Jubrin Idris, 35, from Sokoto State.
The suspects who were linked to kidnappings in Obinze, Avu, and Ihiagwa Areas of Imo State, were all arrested on August 21, 2024, in Avu, Imo State.
The statement enunciates, “In recent happenings, 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 (5) suspects linked to kidnappings in Obinze, Avu, and Ihiagwa, and the rescue of the kidnapped victim.
“The suspects were 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.”
In another successful operation, the Imo Police Command also apprehended a 25-year-old armed robber while trying to rob targets at gunpoint in the Owerri area of the State.
The weapons recovered from the suspect according to Adejobi, were a locally made pistol, two rounds of live ammunition, and torchlights.
“Another groundbreaking achievement was the arrest of one Nwauba Alex, a 25-year-old male from Ezza LGA, 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 torchlights,” Adejobi added.
