The Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Aboki Danjuma, alongside other Service Commanders, has urged residents to continue offering actionable intelligence to aid ongoing security operations targeting criminal elements in the state. This appeal was made during a visit on Tuesday, to assess the progress of joint security efforts in clearing a notorious hideout in Aku, Okigwe LGA, linked to the criminal group led by the ESN commander “Gentle.” and his group.
Okigwe is one of places in Imo State where these hoodlums operate
The visit included Brigadier General U.A. Lawal, Commander of the 34 Artillery Brigade in Obinze, Commander Naval Base, Oguta, the Director of DSS, the Honourable Commissioner for Homeland Security, and the SSA to the Governor on Security Affairs. The purpose was to evaluate the progress of the ongoing operation and boost the morale of the joint security forces which include operatives of the Nigerian Armed Forces, Police, DSS, and NSCDC.
According to a statement by the command’s spokesperson in Imo, Henry Okoye disclosed that the operation, which has been underway for several weeks, has successfully dismantled a significant base used by the criminal group in launching violent attacks on innocent citizens and security personnel.
Okoye said this breakthrough has led to the arrest of key suspects and has significantly improved security in the State.
He noted that during the visit, the SSA to the Governor on Security Affairs, Brig. Gen. Joseph Ogbonna (Rtd.), encouraged the people of Aku to return to their community and cooperate with security agencies, assuring them of the government’s commitment to providing the necessary logistics for their safety. CP Aboki Danjuma and Brigadier General Lawal also stressed the importance of public cooperation to ensure the continued success of the operation and reaffirmed the security agencies’ dedication to maintaining peace and safety across Imo State.
The visit by key security commanders in the State highlights the ongoing efforts to combat terrorism and restore peace in the state. Their collective presence at the joint security operation in Aku underscores the seriousness with which authorities are addressing security challenges in the State.
