Operatives of the Imo State Police Command on Tuesday dismantled a notorious armed syndicate terrorising residents of Owerri North local government area of the state.
According to the Commands Spokesperson, Henry Okoye, at 3:20 AM, a patrol team from Owerri North Divisional Headquarters responded to a distress call of an armed robbery operation at Dominion Street.
He said the police operatives on arrival were attacked by the robbers with gunshots but the superior fire power of the men of Imo State Police Command led to the neutralisation of one of the suspected criminals.
He said: “Operatives of the Imo State Police Command have dismantled a notorious armed robbery syndicate terrorising the residents of Owerri North LGA.
“This breakthrough is a result of enhanced security measures initiated by Commissioner of Police CP Aboki Danjuma, targeting violent crimes, especially at night.
“On October 15, 2024, at approximately 3:20 AM, a patrol team from the Owerri North Divisional Headquarters responded swiftly to a distress call about an armed robbery on Dominion Street near Don Kay, in Owerri North LGA. Upon arrival, the police encountered armed robbers who opened fire on them.
“The officers, demonstrating bravery, manoeuvred into strategic positions and effectively returned fire.
“During the confrontation, one suspect was neutralised, while another sustained a gunshot injury and was arrested. The remaining gang members fled into the bushes. A double-barrel gun and seven rounds of live cartridges were recovered from the arrested suspect.”