How joint security forces foiled Imo armed robbery \u2013 Police<\/p>\n
Robbery<\/p>\n
By Peter Okolie<\/p>\n
Owerri<\/p>\n
The Police Command in Imo, collaborating with joint security forces, on Monday, foiled a planned armed robbery at Works Layout, Owerri, arresting one suspect.<\/p>\n
The command\u2019s spokesperson, DSP Henry Okoye, who narrated the incident in a statement on Thursday, stated that the early morning operation was initiated following \u201ccredible, timely tips from vigilant local residence\u201d.<\/p>\n
Okoye said that the residents had noticed highly suspicious activity in the neighbourhood.<\/p>\n
Acting swiftly, Okoye stated that Police operatives, led by CSP Kennedy Oti, in collaboration with the Military and local vigilante members, combed the area and arrested one Lucky Onyegbulam.<\/p>\n
According to the spokesman, Onyegbulam is a native of Umunoha in Mbaitoli Local Government Area residing at Umuodu, Mbieri.<\/p>\n
\u201cHis accomplice, one Chijioke, escaped on sighting the security team.<\/p>\n
\u201cPreliminary investigation indicates that the suspects had allegedly mobilised to rob unsuspecting residents before the operation was disrupted.<\/p>\n
\u201cA locally fabricated pistol believed to have been intended for the crime was recovered, while the arrested suspect remains in custody,\u201d Okoye stated.<\/p>\n
He further stated that efforts were ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspect and other members of the gang.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe vital, real-time information allowed security operatives to coordinate a rapid response before any citizens were harmed.<\/p>\n
\u201cDuring the arrest, security forces recovered a locally fabricated pistol,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Okoye said that the Commissioner of Police,<\/p>\n
Mr Audu Bosso, praised the professionalism displayed in the successful joint intervention, ordering a swift conclusion to the investigation.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe has directed that the investigation be concluded, ensuring that every single individual connected to this criminal plot will face the full weight of the law,\u201d Okoye quoted Bosso.<\/p>\n
Okoye urged citizens to remain highly vigilant, assuring residents that intelligence-led operations and strategic security partnerships will continue across the State.(www.primerisenews.ng)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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