Imo Police 75 arrests crime crackdown sees 75 suspects detained, AK-47 rifles recovered, and intensified operations across the state

The Imo State Police Command has arrested 75 suspects linked to kidnapping, armed robbery, cultism, murder and other criminal activities in a sweeping statewide security operation.

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The Imo Police 75 arrests crime crackdown was announced by Commissioner of Police Audu Garba Bosso during a briefing at the Command Headquarters in Owerri, where he also paraded the suspects and highlighted recent operational gains.

Bosso said the arrests were made over the past month through coordinated intelligence-driven operations conducted in collaboration with other security agencies and local stakeholders across the state.

He stated that the sustained operations had significantly reduced the crime rate and improved safety for residents and visitors.

“I am pleased to report that as a result of these concerted efforts, the crime wave in the State has drastically reduced,” Bosso said.

According to him, officers recovered three AK-47 rifles, three magazines, 65 rounds of live ammunition, two locally made pistols, one Beretta pistol and six stolen motorcycles during the operations.

He added that a suspected terrorist was neutralised during one of the engagements, while several weapons were also seized.

Bosso narrated that on 3 March, armed men attacked facilities belonging to Adapalm in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area, setting heavy machinery ablaze before engaging security operatives in a gun duel.

One suspect reportedly sustained gunshot injuries and later died in hospital, according to medical confirmation.

He further disclosed that on 14 March, operatives encountered fleeing suspects during surveillance patrols, resulting in another gun battle that forced the criminals to abandon weapons and escape with injuries.

In a separate counter-terrorism operation conducted between February and March, security forces reportedly overran a camp identified as “Mother Valley” in Orsu Local Government Area.

Bosso said operatives recovered more than 300 Improvised Explosive Devices, gas cylinders, galvanized pipes and five exotic vehicles during the raid, while two terrorists were neutralised.

The police commissioner urged residents to continue providing credible intelligence to security agencies, stressing that community cooperation remains vital to sustaining recent gains.

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He also assured the public of adequate security arrangements ahead of the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations in the state.