Police Neutralise 2 Kidnappers, Recover Dead Body, Arrest 12 Suspects In Imo

The Imo State Police Command has revealed that it has neutralised two kidnappers, recovered a female victim’s dead, and arrested 12 suspects in swift operations on Tuesday.

This was made known through a statement made available to newsmen by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Henry Okoye.

He said other suspects fled with gunshot injuries

According to the statement, the command recorded notable successes in its ongoing operations against kidnapping and violent crimes across the state.

“On 02/12/2025 at about 2022hrs, operatives of Agwa Division, led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Agwa, while on patrol along Obudi–Mgbala road, engaged a gang of kidnappers using a white Keke bus, Reg. No. EHM 542 XL. Two of the suspects were neutralized, while others fled with injuries. Recovered items include two pump-action rifles, seven live cartridges, two Android phones, and the body of an unidentified female victim. The recovered items and body have been deposited at the mortuary as investigation continues.

“In another development, on the same date at about 1800hrs, operatives of Nekede Division, led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Nekede Division acting on credible intelligence, raided Umuezeruokam Forest linking Avu Forest. The operation led to the arrest of twelve (12) suspects and the recovery of twelve (12) phones, two daggers, one cutlass, assorted hard drugs, one saw blade, and one bunch of arrows. The case has been transferred to the Anti-Kidnapping Unit for further investigation,” the PPRO stated.

The Commissioner of Police assured residents of sustained efforts to eliminate criminal elements and maintain public safety in the State.