Suspected IPOB/ESN terrorists release 7 inmates from Imo prison, kill police inspector
Gunmen suspected to be members of the Indigenous People of Biafra/Eastern Security Network (IPOB/ESN) have launched a violent attack on a Correctional Service Farm Settlements, in Umualomoke community in the Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State leading to the release of seven inmates.
The criminals abducted the officer in charge of the farm settlement and killed a police inspector.
A statement by the Imo State Police Command Spokesman, Henry Okoye, the Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, has deployed the Command’s Special Tactical Squad to go out in synergy with the military and other sister security agencies and hunt down those responsible for the attack.
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He also confirmed that the gunmen attacked the residence of the lawmaker representing Imo North Senatorial District, Patrick Ndubeze, located within the area.
Okoye noted that the police commissioner has mandated the tactical team to intensify efforts in ensuring that the kidnapped officer is rescued unhurt, and the fleeing inmates arrested and made to face the full wrath of the law.
While calling on the general public who may have any useful information that will assist the operatives in arresting the hoodlums responsible for the attacks to report at the nearest police station, he urged the good people of the state to go about their lawful business without any form of fear as the Command is on top of the situation and have put in place adequate security measures to forestall future occurrence.
