By Damilare Adeleye
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the arrest of five suspects linked to kidnappings in Obinze, Avu, and Ihiagwa of Imo State, and also the rescue of the kidnapped victim.
The suspects identified as Umaru Usman from Mauree in Sokoto; Tukur Yau from Dawakinkudur in Kano State; Musbau Sabo from Warsaw LGA in Kano State; Abdul Ibrahim from Sokoto State; and Jubrin Idris from Sokoto State, were arrested on the 21st of August 2024 in Avu, Imo State.
According to a statement issued by ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, another 25-year-old male from Ezza LGA, Ebonyi State was August 21, 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.
The police press statement read, “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 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.
“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.
“The Nigeria Police remains relentless in its efforts to combat these heinous acts and reiterates commitment towards bolstering security measures. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD., NPM., further reaffirms this commitment with the emplacement of both proactive and reactive measures aimed against these crimes.”