By Jude Onyenedogha
Imo State Police Command says its operatives have arrested two suspects in separate incidents for unlawful possession of firearms and threatening violence.
This disclosure was made through a press statement endorsed by the Public Relations Officer of the Command, Henry Okoye, which was made available to our correspondent yesterday, in Owerri, the Imo State capital city.
The statement read: “On 29th July 2025 at about 3:00pm, a student of Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Okoye Florence Chinenyenwa, reported that she was violently threatened by Reuben Casmir Chibuike, 25, of Kings Lodge, UmuokomocheNekede, an indigene of Mbaitoli LGA.
“Acting swiftly, police operatives tracked and arrested the suspect. A search at his residence led to the recovery of one locally made pistol. He confessed to being a member of the Aiye confraternity. The suspect has been transferred to anti-cult unit for detailed investigations and would be arraigned in court.
“In a related development, on 26th July 2025, operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) intercepted one Stanley Uzoma, 32, of OhekelemUmudim, Ngor-Okpala LGA, during a stop-and-search operation at Agbala, along Aba Road. A locally made pistol was found in his possession. He claimed he picked it up from the roadside.
“Similarly, on 23rd July 2025, RRS operatives conducting a stop-and-search along the Owerri–Port Harcourt Road apprehended one Nnamdi Paul, 28, of Akaezeukwu, Ohaozara in Ivo LGA of Ebonyi State. He was found with a large sack bag and took to his heels upon sighting the police but was eventually arrested after a hot chase. A cut-to-size pistol was recovered from the bag upon search. Investigation is ongoing.
“Both suspects will be charged to court accordingly upon the conclusion of investigations”.
According to the statement, the Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma, commended the officers for their prompt actions and urged the public to continue providing useful information to aid security efforts”.
He gave an assurance that the Command remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents”.
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