By StreetNews Desk
The Nigeria Police Force, Imo State Command, has foiled a kidnap attempt and arrested five suspects in connection with the crime.
According to a statement released on Wednesday morning by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the suspects were arrested on August 21, 2024, in Avu, Imo State.
The suspects, identified as Umaru Usman, Tukur Yau, Musbau Sabo, Abdul Ibrahim, and Jubrin Idris, were apprehended while attempting to kidnap a victim in Obinze, Avu, and Ihiagwa areas of the state.
The police also rescued the intended victim and recovered some items from the suspects.
In a related development, another suspect, Nwauba Alex, was arrested while attempting to rob two residents at gunpoint near Aladinma Primary School, Owerri. A locally made pistol, two rounds of live ammunition, and torchlights were recovered from him.
“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 statement reads in part
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has commended the Imo State Police Command for their efforts in combating kidnapping and other crimes in the state.
The suspects are currently in police custody and will be charged to court soon.
