Police detain 24 after raids in Imo forest communities
Operatives of the Imo State Police Command have arrested 24 suspects during raids in forested areas of Eziobodo, Ihiagwa, Nekede, and Okolochi. The operation, led by ACP Michael Abattam and confirmed by police spokesperson DSP Henry Okoye, involved over 250 officers and vigilante operatives. Items recovered included suspected cannabis, unregistered motorcycles, and other incriminating materials. The raids follow rising concerns over insecurity and recent protests by residents demanding stronger action against criminal activities.
What happened
- DSP Henry Okoye confirmed the arrest of 24 suspects during coordinated police operations in several Imo communities.
- The operation was led by ACP Michael Abattam and involved over 250 police and vigilante personnel targeting criminal hideouts.
- Recovered items included weeds suspected to be cannabis sativa, more than six unregistered motorcycles, and other incriminating items.
- All suspects have been transferred to the Violent Crime Response Unit for further investigation and possible prosecution.
- The raids come after protests by residents over kidnappings and attacks, including the killing of Chimuanya Eke by suspected herders.
