On 8/10/2021, following credible information that a member of IPOB/ ESN terror gang who has been in the Command’s wanted list, but on the ran after participating in several killings of Police officers and burning of Police stations was seen at Umuchoke in Ehime Mbano LGA of Imo State.
The command’s tactical teams after diligent intelligence gathering, on the 6th of October, 2021 at about 1630 hours, mobilised and stormed the shop of the hoodlum, who was later identified as Uchenna Chukwu age 34yrs ‘M’ of Umunakanu in Ehime Mbano LGA of Imo State.
On sighting the police operatives he raised alarm alerting other members of his gang, picked a cutlass and rushed at one of the police operatives attempted chopping off his head but was overpowered, disarmed and the cutlass recovered from him.
While this was on, the already alerted members came in their number and engaged the police operatives in a gun duel but were overwhelmed by the superior firing power of the police and in the process, one of them was neutralised while others escaped with bullet wounds into hiding.
Recovered from the deceased were one locally made double barrel pistol with two expended cartridges, two live cartridges and the charms he tied round his waist to fortify himself against police bullet.
The suspect is presently undergoing interrogation and has made useful statement to the investigating team revealing their hideout and the abode of other members of his gang on the run .
Meanwhile, investigation is in progress and the police operatives are working in synergy with other security agencies to arrest the other members of the terror group especially, those that escaped with bullets injuries.
The Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Rabiu Hussaini psc, while commending the officers and men for their gallantry and proactiveness, expressed his appreciation to the good people of Imo State for their support. He then, advised them to continue to assist the police with credible information and report to the nearest police station any person seen with bullet wounds.
The release was made available to the press by CSP Michael Abattam Police Police Public Relations Officer, Imo State Police Command.
