Notorious armed robbery suspects smashed in Imo

Operatives of the Imo State Police Command have dismantled a notorious armed robbery syndicate terrorising residents of Owerri North LGA of the state.

The police spokesperson, Henry Okoye, in a statement on Tuesday, said, “This breakthrough is a result of enhanced security measures initiated by the Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, targeting violent crimes, especially at night.”

He continued, “On October 15, 2024, at approximately 3:20 am, a patrol team from the Owerri North Divisional Headquarters responded swiftly to a distress call about an armed robbery on Dominion Street near Don Kay, in Owerri North LGA. Upon arrival, the police encountered armed robbers who opened fire on them.

‘The officers, demonstrating bravery, manoeuvred into strategic positions and effectively returned fire.”

“During the confrontation, one suspect was neutralised, while another named, Moses Nanzi, ‘m’, 31 years of Faringada in Plateau State, sustained a gunshot injury and was arrested. The remaining gang members fled into the bushes.”

The PPRO disclosed that a double-barrelled gun and seven rounds of live cartridges were recovered from the arrested suspect.

“Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects. The suspect will certainly face prosecution upon the completion of a thorough investigation.

“The Imo State Police Command remains committed to ensuring residents’ safety and urges the public to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station.”