By Prisca Nguzo
Ahead of the two days (Monday and Tuesday) sit-at-home order issued by the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB across the five eastern states, operatives of Imo State Police Command has arrested twenty-nine of its suspected members; after they raided their camp in Nempi, Oru West council of the state.
Parading the suspects, comprising 25 males and 4 females at the Command's headquarters on Sunday, the Command's spokesman, ASP Henry Okoye disclosed that their arrested was aided through the confessions made by one their IPOB members, one, Anukuru Nnana Emmanuel, ‘m’, 25yrs, who was initially apprehended by the Command's Operatives last Tuesday.
Okoye further disclosed that, "during the operation, several dangerous items were recovered, including 4 pump action guns, 2 locally made revolver, five locally made pistols, three AK-47 magazines, a Point of Sale (POS) machine, and 20 rounds of live cartridges, one white SUV and local bulletproof charms used by the criminal syndicate.
"Additionally, over 200,000 naira, allegedly extorted from kidnapping victims, was recovered. These findings underscore the persistent threat posed by these groups in the State."
He said, "The Imo State Police Command Anti-Kidnapping Unit on 19/10/2024 dislodged a suspected IPOB/ESN terrorist camp in Nempi, Oru West Local Government Area of the State, leading to the arrest of 29 suspects—25 males and 4 females—allegedly linked to the proscribed group.
"This operation was initiated following the apprehension of a key suspect, Anukuru Nnana Emmanuel, ‘m’, 25yrs, on September 15, 2024 in Mgbidi. His vital confessions enabled police operatives to locate and dismantle the camp.
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"The dislodgment of this camp is part of the Command's ongoing efforts to combat violent crimes and restore peace within the State. Investigation is ongoing , efforts are in progress to apprehend the manufacturers of the locally made guns."
"The Imo State Police Command urges citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities. We are dedicated to ensuring public safety and will continue to take decisive action against criminal elements in our state." Okoye added.
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