URBANEXPRESSLIVEURBANEXPRESSLIVEURBANEXPRESSLIVE
  • Home
  • Politics
    Politics
    “Followers who tell the truth, and leaders who listen to it, are an unbeatable combination.”— Warren Bennis
    Show More
    Top News
    Democratic System In Nigeria Gradually Lossing Popularity, Primate Ayodele Tells Tinubu
    August 25, 2024
    ‘We’re Not Barren But Fruitful, Obaseki’s Wife Response Against oshiomhole’s Outburst
    September 8, 2024
    Outstanding  Salaries: we’ll Embark On Nationwide Strike, SSANU, NASU Warns FG
    September 19, 2024
    Latest News
    Very Loyal Party Man-Ambode Denies ADC Link, Says He’ll Work For Tinubu’s Victory Come 2027
    August 10, 2025
    What Rep, Abejide, Said About ADC’s New Party Entrants, Aregbesola, David Mark, Ameachi, Others
    August 10, 2025
    NYSC Withheld My Certificate-Lagos Corps Member, Raye’ Raises Alarm, Cites Retaliation
    August 10, 2025
    High-Stakeholder Summit- Trump, Putin Set For Date Amid Ukraine War Talks
    August 9, 2025
  • Entertainment
  • Urban & Rural Lifestyle
  • Column
  • Environment
  • Urban Sports
  • Crime Lence
  • More Links
    • About Us
    • Contact us
    • Advertise
Search
  • Advertise
© 2024 Urbanexpresslive. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: How Imo Police Recovered 14 AK-47 Rifles, 20 Pump Action Guns
Share
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
URBANEXPRESSLIVEURBANEXPRESSLIVE
Font ResizerAa
  • Home
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Urban & Rural Lifestyle
  • Column
  • Environment
  • Urban Sports
  • Crime Lence
  • More Links
Search
  • Home
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Urban & Rural Lifestyle
  • Column
  • Environment
  • Urban Sports
  • Crime Lence
  • More Links
    • About Us
    • Contact us
    • Advertise
Follow US
  • Advertise
© 2022 Foxiz News Network. Ruby Design Company. All Rights Reserved.
URBANEXPRESSLIVE > web-Page > Crime Lence > How Imo Police Recovered 14 AK-47 Rifles, 20 Pump Action Guns
Crime LenceCrime Reports

How Imo Police Recovered 14 AK-47 Rifles, 20 Pump Action Guns

urbanexpresslive
Last updated: July 20, 2025 9:04 am
urbanexpresslive
Share
4 Min Read
SHARE

Olusegun Ariyo

The Imo State Police Command has announced that it has busted several criminal hideouts, leading to the arrest of 2,785 suspects involved in various criminal offences, ranging from armed robbery and kidnapping to child trafficking.

The command also stated that it recovered 20 pump-action guns, 14 AK-47 rifles, two general-purpose machine guns, and four fabricated rocket launchers, among other weapons.

A press statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Henry Okoye, revealed that the successful operations were the result of over six months of intensive activities carried out by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, in collaboration with other divisions and formations.

According to the statement, the operations also led to the rescue of 58 kidnapped victims and 42 stolen children, many of whom have since been reunited with their families.

The statement further disclosed that investigations into the various cases resulted in the recovery of a large cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives. These included two general-purpose machine guns, 14 AK-47 rifles, 20 pump-action guns, four fabricated rocket launchers, seven gas-cylinder explosives, locally made hand grenades, assorted rounds of live ammunition, cartridges, and criminal charms, among other items.

Among the key suspects arrested were Amechi Onyebuchi, 38, Ozioma Ihedoro, 39, Cyprian Ikpegbunam, 50, and Uchenna Opara, 30. The suspects were said to be members of a notorious criminal gang responsible for multiple attacks on security formations and public infrastructure in Njaba LGA.

The command’s spokesperson noted that the arrests were made by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, acting on credible intelligence in conjunction with other tactical teams.

Okoye stated that during interrogation, the suspects confessed to the kidnapping and murder of one Emmanuel Oguzie, allegedly on the orders of a gang leader known as Asari, who, according to the statement, remains on the command’s wanted list.

In a separate but related case, two suspected kidnappers, Uche Nwachukwu, 24, and Chinonso Ozirim, 32, were arrested for abducting one Mr Anayo Iwuoha from his compound at Akabo, Ikeduru LGA, on June 20, 2025.

According to Okoye, the syndicate held the victim at Chinonso Ozirim’s residence and collected a ransom of N2.2 million before a joint operation by the Anti-Kidnapping Unit and local vigilantes led to the rescue of the victim and the arrest of the suspects.

He added that a manhunt is ongoing for the arrest of other fleeing accomplices.

“Recently apprehended is also Wisdom Chinazaekpere Ogbonna,36, of Orlu LGA, a notorious member of the Vikings Confraternity. Ogbonna had been on the run for two years following the brutal murder of a young man known as “Pikin,” who was mistakenly identified as a rival cultist and butchered with knives by Ogbonna and three other gang members.

“He was recently apprehended by operatives of Orlu Division for burglary and stealing, but upon further profiling and transfer to the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, he was identified as one of the cultists involved in the heinous murder. All the suspects will be arraigned in court upon completion of the investigation, the statement reads

You Might Also Like

Ex-DG NYSC, Gen Tsiga Regains Freedom From Bandits

Breaking: Release Aisha Achimugu Within 24 Hours- Court Orders EFCC

Two Security Personnel Aiding Terrorist In North-East Nabbed-Defense Headquarters

How Cultist Killed Man In Delta On His Wedding Day

How Port Proving Access To Black Sea In Ukraine Is Attacked Through Russia Launched Drone

Sign Up For Daily Newsletter

Be keep up! Get the latest breaking news delivered straight to your inbox.
[mc4wp_form]
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Share This Article
Facebook Twitter Copy Link Print
Share
Previous Article How Ogun police Dismantled Kidnappers’ Hideout, Rescued 3 Victims
Next Article Womaniser-I’ve been Part of Such-Timini Egbuson Reveals
Leave a comment Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Stay Connected

235.3kFollowersLike
69.1kFollowersFollow
11.6kFollowersPin
56.4kFollowersFollow
136kSubscribersSubscribe
4.4kFollowersFollow
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

Latest News

Very Good, Excellent Than Me, Shocked He Left Barcelona-Pedri On Messi
Urban Sports August 10, 2025
Mohammed Salah Questions UEFA Over Al-Obeid’s Death, Says’ Tell Us Why, Where, Cause of Death
Urban Sports August 10, 2025
How Piers Morgan Mocked Ten Hag After He Admitted Ronaldo Wasn’t Problem At Man United
Urban Sports August 10, 2025
EPL: You’d Appreciate Man United Now-Dalot Tells Cristiano Ronaldo
Urban Sports August 10, 2025
Executive Master of Transport Management
//

UrbanExpressNews is Nigeria Most Reliable Online News, With Quality Pedigree of Writers made available on the online space.

Download Our App

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!

info@urbanexpresslive.com

 

Follow US
© 2024 Urbanexpresslive. All Rights Reserved.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account