From Okeoma Chidiebube,Owerri
The leadership of Imo State police command said that it has apprehended three kidnap suspects in the state who specialized in operating in military uniforms .
A release in Owerri, the state capital, signed by the police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Mr Andrew Enwerem, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, DSP, stated that the Kidnap suspects were arrested by the operatives of the command in Mbaitoli Local Government Area of the state.
“The suspects were arrested following a tip-off by good spirited individuals who quickly alerted the police”. Mr Enwerem disclosed.
The police spokesperson gave the identities of the suspects as Moses Ezekiel 27yrs, male of Aro Ndizuogu in Ideato North LGA, of the State,
Odinakachi Uzowuru 23yrs, male of Isiala Mbano LGA of the state and Uchenna Joseph, 27 years , male from Ebonyi State.
According to Mr Enwerem , Exhibits recovered from the suspects were
Two Jack knives, One Walkie-Talkie , Three rings which the suspects claimed to be charms.
The PPRO added “it is worthy of note that the hoodlums dressed in military uniforms have been terrorizing the state in recent times. Thorough investigation is being carried out with the view of unraveling the nefarious activities of the suspects and possible prosecution” .
