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IPOB camp in Imo disrupted, 29 suspects arrested
IPOB camp in Imo disrupted, 29 suspects arrested
The Imo State Police Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit has dismantled a suspected camp of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern Security Network (ESN) in Nempi, Oru West Local Government Area, leading to the arrest of 29 individuals linked to the group.
In a statement on Sunday, Police Public Relations Officer Henry Okoye revealed that the operation followed the arrest of a key suspect, 25-year-old Anukuru Nnana Emmanuel, in Mgbidi last week.
Emmanuel’s confession reportedly led police operatives to the camp, which was swiftly disbanded.
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Recovered from the site were a range of weapons and items, including four pump-action guns, two locally-made revolvers, five pistols, three AK-47 magazines, a Point of Sale machine, and 20 rounds of live ammunition. The police also seized a white SUV, local bulletproof charms, and over N200,000 allegedly extorted from kidnapping victims.
Okoye emphasized that investigations are ongoing, with efforts underway to arrest the manufacturers of the locally-made firearms. “The dislodgment of this camp is part of the command’s ongoing efforts to combat violent crimes and restore peace within the state,” he added.
The Imo State Police Command has urged residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity as part of efforts to ensure public safety.
IPOB camp in Imo disrupted, 29 suspects arrested
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Robbers kill two members in shoot-out with Delta police
Robbers kill two members in shoot-out with Delta police
The spokesperson for the police in Delta State, SP Bright Edafe, has confirmed the death of two robbery suspects in the state.
Mr Edafe, who disclosed this to journalists on Tuesday in Warri, said that the deceased were killed from the bullets shot by their gang members.
According to him, the incident occurred on Wednesday at Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of the state.
Mr Edafe explained that the deceased were leading the police surveillance team attached to the Ekpan Division to their hideout when they were caught during a shoot-out.
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“The suspects were arrested at Effurun roundabout with a bag containing 57 live cartridges and other items. They were leading the surveillance team to their hideout at Warri/Sapele road when their gang members, on sighting the vehicle of the police team, engaged them in a shootout.During the gun duel, the arrested suspects that were leading the police team were fatally wounded by the gun shot of their colleagues. The two injured suspects were taken to the hospital and later died while receiving treatment,” he said.
Mr Edafe said that items recovered from the hoodlums hideout included: one English pump action gun, one locally made cut-to-size gun and eight live cartridges.
Others were: six iPhones, Smart phones and a Rolex wrist watch.
He said that the command had intensified manhunt on the fleeing members of the gang.
Robbers kill two members in shoot-out with Delta police
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Akwa Ibom businessman abducted, driver killed, police orderly injured
Akwa Ibom businessman abducted, driver killed, police orderly injured
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Vigilante arrested in Anambra for robbery
Vigilante arrested in Anambra for robbery
A vigilante operative has been apprehended by the police in Anambra State for alleged robbery.
The suspect was arrested at Nkwelle-Ezunaka in Oyi Local Government Area of the State with a gun.
According to the police, one pump action gun draped in a bag of rice was recovered from the suspect.
The development is contained in a statement on Tuesday by the state police spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga.
Ikenga disclosed that police operatives attached to 3-3 Police Divisional headquarters led by CSP Emeka Obi, acting on credible information, arrested the suspect on Friday.
He said, “Police operatives attached to 3 Police Divisional headquarters led by CSP Emeka Obi acting on credible information on 22/11/2024 by 6:38pm arrested one Enediong Bassey ‘M’ 25yrs, a native of Ikono LGA of Akwa Ibom State, and recovered one Pump action gun wrapped in a bag of rice at Nkwelle-Ezunaka.
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“Upon interrogation, the suspect confessed to being a member of a security outfit/vigilante and was about to escape with the gun to join his criminal gang for armed robbery and other unpatriotic activities.
“Given the above and following other complaints and unprofessional conduct by some security outfits and vigilante members, the Commissioner of Police, Nnaghe Obono Itam, in line with the principles of community policing, reiterates the calls for profiling of security operatives assisting the Police and other security agencies on anti-crime operations to improve safety in the state.”
He stated that the CP also directed the suspect’s immediate transfer to the command’s anti-robbery squad for comprehensive investigations
Vigilante arrested in Anambra for robbery
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