The Imo State Police Command on Monday, paraded notorious crime suspects including kidnap suspects who murdered two victims and buried them in a shallow grave after collecting N100, 000 ransom.
The Command also presented Commissioner of Police
Commendation/Awards to 28 Police Officers’ who displayed uncommon zeal,
courage, hard work, commitment, passion and above average in crime
fighting in the State.
In attendance during the occasion was the Secretary to the
Government of Imo State (SGI) who represented His Excellency, The
Executive Governor of Imo State, Rochas Anayo Okorocha.
Other prominent personalities who graced the occasion include the Chairmen of Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Eminent Persons’ Forum, the Secretary, Council of Traditional Rulers Imo State, representatives of the Arch Bishop of Owerri Catholic Arch Diocese and the Bishop of Orlu Diocese as well as other distinguished personalities.
The Commissioner of Police address and suspects paraded during the occasion are contained below:
You may recall that on 7th of September, 2017 precisely
4days ago when I addressed you and paraded suspects who kidnapped and
murdered Rev. Fr. Cyriacus Onunkwo, kidnapped and robbed Prince Chinedu
Nwadike and those who kidnapped and robbed Messrs. John Bosco Okoro and
Njoku Matthias Emeka, I promised the following:
i. That the courage and tenacity of the men of SARS and
Anti-Kidnapping Squad whose hard work yielded the result shall be
rewarded.
ii. I also promised that crime fighting, operation blow the whistle and expose the criminals is an ongoing exercise and very soon more suspects will be paraded.
ii. I also promised that crime fighting, operation blow the whistle and expose the criminals is an ongoing exercise and very soon more suspects will be paraded.
2. Today’s ceremony is therefore in fulfillment of my
promise to reward my Staff who have displayed uncommon zeal, Courage,
hardwork, Committement, passion and above average intelligence in the
apprehension of the men of the under world who have made life unbearable
for our people. I congratulate them for being true professionals who
have sworn to protect lives and property even at the risk of paying
supreme sacrifices. The result of hard work anyway is more work. The job
is yet to be finished because criminals are never on casual or annual
leave.
We must continue to collectively work round the clock to ensure
that Imolites sleep with their both eyes closed. Let me also admonish
any of us who have been routine in his/her approach to professional
duties to step up the game because indolence, unprofessional conducts,
sabotage and criminal behavior shall be punished just as good deeds are
rewarded. Furthermore, Imolites have been wonderful in their support for
Police efforts especially in the last few weeks. We shall continue to
seek genuine, strategic and mutually beneficial partnership with all
Sections of the Imo society so as to make Imo safer and better.
3. ACHIEVEMENTS:-
In line with our resolve to fight crime with renewed vigour, the following modest achievements were recorded:-
i. ARREST OF SUSPECTED TERRORIST/ARMED ROBBER AND RECOVERY OF ASSORTED CALIBER OF AMMUNITION:-
SUSPECT: ONYEDIKACHI IYAKA, MALE, 16 YEARS OF UMUCHOKWU UKWU VILLAGE, EHIME MBANO LGA
EXHIBITS: 1. 400 rounds of chained GPMG live ammunition
2. 1, 016 rounds of AK 47 live ammunition
3. One AK 47 empty magazine
4. One K2 empty magazine
5. One Army camouflage bullet proof vest
6. One Police bullet proof vest
7. One blue Police raincoat
8. One green berret cap
9. One empty ammunition box
SUSPECT: ONYEDIKACHI IYAKA, MALE, 16 YEARS OF UMUCHOKWU UKWU VILLAGE, EHIME MBANO LGA
EXHIBITS: 1. 400 rounds of chained GPMG live ammunition
2. 1, 016 rounds of AK 47 live ammunition
3. One AK 47 empty magazine
4. One K2 empty magazine
5. One Army camouflage bullet proof vest
6. One Police bullet proof vest
7. One blue Police raincoat
8. One green berret cap
9. One empty ammunition box
On 08/09/2017, operatives of the Command Special Anti
Robbery Squad arrested the above named suspect at Egbelu Awaka in Owerri
North LGA following a tip-off. When search was conducted in his house,
the above listed exhibits were recovered. Investigation has commenced.
However, the quantum and Calibre of exhibits recovered underscores the
need for Community vigilance, surveillance and strategic information
flow.
ii. ARREST OF SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS/MURDERER:-
SUSPECT: KINGSLEY ALAUKWU, MALE, 25 YEARS OF UMUOSO MGBUSHI IN OHAJI EGBEMA LGA
VICTIMS: 1. GABRIEL ALAUKWU, MALE, 67 YEARS
2. INIOBONG SUNDAY, MALE, 38 YEARS BOTH LATE
SUSPECT: KINGSLEY ALAUKWU, MALE, 25 YEARS OF UMUOSO MGBUSHI IN OHAJI EGBEMA LGA
VICTIMS: 1. GABRIEL ALAUKWU, MALE, 67 YEARS
2. INIOBONG SUNDAY, MALE, 38 YEARS BOTH LATE
On 5/8/2017, the above named victims were kidnapped at Nkaraha in
Ohaji/Egbema LGA, later murdered and buried in a shallow grave after
collecting #100, 000 ransom. On 25/8/2017 following a painstaking
investigation, operatives of the Command Anti kidnapping Squad arrested
the above named suspect who in company of two others now at large
kidnapped and murdered the victims. Suspect has confessed to the crime
and has mentioned his cohorts as Ugochukwu Ekezie and Emeka Onuegbu now
at large.
They are gang members of one Uju Promise Ekene earlier
declared wanted by the Police, all of whom are from Mgbishi in
Ohaji/Egbema LGA of Imo State. The decomposed corpses of the victims
have been exhumed and appropriately relocated. I take this opportunity
to further declare Ugochukwu Ekezie ‘m’ and Emeka Onuegbu ‘m’ wanted.
The detailed description of their persons and habits will be given by
the Police PRO in due course.
iii. ARREST OF SUSPECTED KIDNAP SUSPECT/RECOVERY OF LOCALLY MADE PISTOL:-
SUSPECT: (1) KABIRU GARBA ‘M’ 26YRS of Gumel in Jigawa State.
VICTIMS: TOCHUKWU OKEKE ‘M’
EKEMEZIE OKEKE ‘M’ BOTH OF MBAITOLI L.G.A
EXHIBITS: ONE LOCALLY MADE PISTOL
Victim’s Telephone Handset and necklace
SUSPECT: (1) KABIRU GARBA ‘M’ 26YRS of Gumel in Jigawa State.
VICTIMS: TOCHUKWU OKEKE ‘M’
EKEMEZIE OKEKE ‘M’ BOTH OF MBAITOLI L.G.A
EXHIBITS: ONE LOCALLY MADE PISTOL
Victim’s Telephone Handset and necklace
Sequel to the kidnap of the above named victims on
02/08/2017 and following their successful rescue by operatives of the
command, on 05/09/2017 at Ama Hausa Owerri, the above named suspect was
arrested by operatives of the command in connection with the crime.
Suspect has confessed to the crime. The telephone handset and necklace
belonging to one of the victims were found in his possession.
Investigation has commenced and efforts are in top gear to apprehend
other members of the gang.
iv. ARREST OF KIDNAP/ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECT AND RECOVERY OF STOLEN VEHICLE;-
SUSPECT: UCHE PAUL IKEWELUGO ‘M’ 32 YEARS OF AWKA ANAMBRA STATE
VICTIM: MRS EVANGELINE CHIDI OPARA ‘F’ OF NO 16 MCC URATTA ROAD OWERRI
EXHIBIT: ONE LEXUS 300 SUV JEEP WITH REG. NO. BGM-735-RD
SUSPECT: UCHE PAUL IKEWELUGO ‘M’ 32 YEARS OF AWKA ANAMBRA STATE
VICTIM: MRS EVANGELINE CHIDI OPARA ‘F’ OF NO 16 MCC URATTA ROAD OWERRI
EXHIBIT: ONE LEXUS 300 SUV JEEP WITH REG. NO. BGM-735-RD
On 03/06/2017, the above named victim was kidnapped and her
white Lexus 330 Jeep taken away to unknown destination. She was later
released after paying a ransom of N250, 000. 00.
On 07/08/2017, operatives of the Command in the course of
thorough investigation arrested the above named suspect in connection
with the crime and recovered the victim's vehicle where it was placed
for sale in Anambra State. Investigation is on-going.
In conclusion, I wish to thank the Government and people of
Imo State for their wonderful support in our efforts to stop criminal
impunity. As Christmas is approaching, we shall increase the tempo of
our game. We need your support in being law abiding and blowing the
whistle regularly.
In all, 28 Officers shall be honoured in this ceremony – 18
for their efforts in the arrest of suspects who kidnapped and murdered
Rev. Fr. Cyriacus Onunkwo; 5 for their efforts in resolving the
kidnapping/ armed robbery that involved the Gospel Singer Prince Chinedu
Nwadike as a victim and another 5 for their hard work in the case of
Johnbosco Okoro and one other as victims. They will receive
Commissioner’s Commendation Certificates and together also receive cash
award of #1,000,000.00 (One million naira only).
This is far from being enough but is expected to act as a motivation to further good works.
God bless all of us.
This is far from being enough but is expected to act as a motivation to further good works.
God bless all of us.
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