Shots of panic spread through Bishop’s Court behind Imo State University when armed robbers struck—but swift action from the Imo State Police Command turned the tide, foiling the attack and arresting suspects within hours.
Deputy Superintendent of Police Henry Okoye reported the arrest of Ernest Nweke from Umuoji, Ngor‑Okpala LGA, who was found in possession of a locally made pistol. His arrest swiftly triggered a wider sweep that exposed the criminal network.
Further investigations led law enforcement to a hidden location where they recovered a pump-action gun and seven live cartridges—solid evidence that the gang was armed and dangerous.
Commanding Officer Aboki Danjuma publicly applauded locals who reported the incident. He reiterated the enduring importance of community-police cooperation, reminding citizens to flag suspicious activity via the emergency hotline.
This dramatic intervention forms part of an impressive recent record: Authorities have nabbed 2,785 suspects involved in robbery, cultism, kidnapping, trafficking, and terrorism across Imo State since July, recovering AK-47s, rocket launchers, and other deadly armaments.
Encouraged by these outcomes, the Imo Police Command is doubling down on proactive policing. Special tactical units are being deployed to dismantle criminal hideouts, targeting syndicates hiding in bushy zones and urban strongholds.
This latest success sends a clear message: armed robbery will not go unchallenged in Imo. With vigilant citizens and decisive police action, security gains are mounting—shaping a safer and more resilient community across the state.
