On April 18, 2024, the Imo State Police Command successfully apprehended Kelechi Ekeopra and John Aburodo, who are believed to be involved in drug trafficking. During a raid on their criminal hideout in Ihiagwa, Owerri West Local Government Area, a significant amount of suspicious substance, likely Indian Hemp, was confiscated.
Assuring continued diligence, Henry Okoye, the police spokesperson, stated, “The Command remains committed to combating drug-related crimes in Imo State. Those arrested, Kelechi Ekeopra and John Aburodo, are currently in police custody, and a comprehensive investigation is underway to uncover other individuals in the distribution network. Upon completion of our investigation, they will be brought to justice.”