By Adadareporters
One of the leaders of the syndicate that recently killed a divisional police officer in Imo State has been neutralised.
ASP Henry Okoye, the command’s PPRO, stated this in a release on Tuesday.
Okoye said the counter-attack that led to the killing of the gang leader followed confessions made by a suspected terrorist allegedly involved in the killing of the DPO of Ahiazu Mbaise Police Station recently.
He said the operation carried out by the command’s Anti-Kidnapping Squad was led by CSP Oladimeji Odeyeyiwa on Monday 4th of December, 2023.
He said, “They stormed the criminal hideout of the deadly terrorist syndicate, led by Ebube Virus and Ishaka, at Umuogu Amuzu in Aboh-Mbaise LGA of Imo State and dislodged the terrorists.
“In the process, the second in command to Ebube Virus, who is famous on the command’s wanted list due to their nefarious activities in the Mbaise axis, was neutralized in a fierce gunfight that ensued between the terrorists and the combat-ready police operatives.
“While others escaped with gunshot injuries, one AK 47 riffle loaded with 19 rounds of live ammunition was recovered from the neutralized terrorist. Operation is in progress to track down other fleeing suspects and make them face the full wrath of the law.”
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Aboki Danjuma, while appreciating the operatives for their sustained efforts in the onslaught against crimes in the state, reiterated the command’s resolve to collaborating with other sister security agencies towards achieving a peaceful and more secured Imo State during and after the yuletide seasons.
CP Danjuma called on Ndi Imo to support the police and other sister security agencies with timely and actionable information that would assist in the crusade against terrorism in the state.
He further encouraged owners of hospitals and first-aid outlets to report any person seen with or treating gunshot injuries to the nearest police station or via 08034773600 or 08098880197.
