Police Nab Two Suspected Robbers Terrorising Imo Residents, Recover Arms

Imo State police command has arrested two suspected robbers in Umuevu Onitsha Ezinihitte Mbaise LGA in Imo State said to be terrorising Mbaise and its environs.

This follows a piece of credible information on the gang by the command tactical teams.

The suspects Darlington Ogubike age 36 years and Ihuoma Emeriole age 25 years both of Umuevu Onitsha Ezinihitte Mbaise LGA were arrested during a raid in their hideout.

In a statement signed by the PPRO of the command, CSP Micheal Abattam, and made available to ABN TV on Friday, two English made automatic Pump Action Guns, with seven rounds of live cartridges and two locally-made Pistols were recovered from the suspects.

He added that the suspects are presently undergoing interrogation and have made useful statements that will aid the police to arrest other suspects.

“The Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Abutu Yaro, fdc, commended the officers and men for their proactiveness.

“He also commended the residents and citizens of the state for their commendable synergy with the police, especially in the provision of credible information that has enable smart policing and interception of criminal elements easier and warned that, all criminals should relocate from the state or face severe sanction.”