From Marcel Duru, Owerri.
Nigeria Police Command headed by Commissioner of Police Audu Booso has recently arrested Eleven kidnap Suspects killed Two rescued 13 in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State Speaking at the Command Head quarter in Owerri, Imo recently he said that Egbema Division and local vigilantes, raided a suspected kidnappers hideout at ObokofiaThree kidnapped victims rescued unharmed,Seven suspects arrested others fled and are being trailed Booso said that names of suspects were Eric John aka “Yahoo Welder” 30, Delta State; Light Chukwuma, 18; Obinna Osuamma, 18; Sylvester Nnadike, 60; Tochukwu Precious, 22; Destiny Albert, 22; Caroline Oziomele, 25 whichaccording to him followed the abduction of 5 passengers from a commercial bus along Obokofia Road, Egbema and kidnapping of a young man in New Owerri on June 27, 2026.were also rescued He said that Items recovered were 1 AK-47 rifle, 2 locally made double-barrel guns, 2 locally made pistols, blue Toyota Highlander SUV no plate, ash Mercedes-Benz GLK Jeep, 3 motorcycles, generator, 8 cult caps.
He commended Ohaji Divisional HQ led by DPO CSP Mathias Abah and vigilantes who combed forests in Assa, Ohuba, Ada Palm Plantation and adjoining communities in Ohaji rescued five victims, arrestedFour suspects who are undergoing interrogation, attributed the fit tointelligence-led policing in collaboration with other security agencies, local vigilantes and relevant stakeholders.CP Audu Bosso has ordered sustained forest-clearing operations to deny criminals safe heaven, adding thatOhaji/Egbema has been a hotspot because of its forest cover and boundary with Rivers State.
