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The Imo police command said it has has arrested a notorious armed robber, Igbonagwam Osinachi from Mbeiri Mbaitolz LGA, Imo State.
Thus was contained in a statement by the police spokesperson, Henry Okoye on Tuesday in Owerri.
The statement reads, “Acting on the directives of the Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Ahmed Barde PSC(+) to continuously mop up illicit fire arms and stem down the tide of Insecurity in the State, operatives of the Command’s tactical team on credible intelligence, arrested a notorious armed robbery suspect named, Igbonagwam Osinachi ‘m’ 32yrs of Umuchoke Obazu Mbeiri Mbaitolz LGA, Imo.
“In the course of investigation, the suspect confessed to the crimes he has committed with his gang members at large, revealing their identity and criminal hideout situated at the littorial land of Nworie River Bank, Owerri. Based on his confessions, the inquisitive and determined operatives embarked on a thorough search of the hideout and recovered three (3) locally made pistol and one live cartridge used in perpetrating their nefarious activities in the state.
“Concerted efforts are on top gear to arrest other members of his gang at large. The suspect(s) will be arraigned in court upon completion of a deligent investigation.
“The CP while commending the operative for a job well done, urged them to sustain the tempo in stemming down the tide of insecurity untill all criminally minded elements are flushed out from the state. Moreso, he appealed to well meaning residents of the state to join hands with the security agencies in the crusade against crimes and criminality and encouraged them to report same to the nearest Police Station or via the Command’s emergency lines 08034773600 or 08098880197 or 08145235444.
