A suspected armed robber, Ogochukwu David, was captured by operatives of Shell Camp Divisional Headquarters of the Imo State Police Command during a routine patrol in the early hours of Friday along Bank Road in Owerri.
Henry Okoye, the State Police Public Relations Officer, stated in a Saturday press release that the suspect was apprehended while allegedly robbing a woman.
The officers intervened upon seeing hoodlums robbing the lady, leading to the arrest of the suspect while others fled. A locally made pistol was found in his possession during the search.
Further efforts are being made to capture the fleeing suspects and the manufacturer of the gun. The suspect is currently under thorough investigation and will face legal proceedings.
Commending the officers for their work, the Imo State Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, urged them to continue the fight against violent crimes.
He encouraged the people of Imo State to provide actionable information to support the police and other security agencies in safeguarding the state, emphasizing that security is a collective responsibility.