In an unprecedented operation to address the scary criminal activities, especially, kidnapping, the Imo State Police Command, in conjunction with the Military, has launched a comprehensive operation in, especially, Owerri-West Local Government Council, the Council which hosts the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, FUTO.
This comes on the heels of an alarm raised by the Management of FUTO, over the activities of Kidnappers around the short Obinze-Ihiagwa stretch which leads to its Main Gate.
In an alert to FUTO students, the Management warned them to restrict unnecessary movements, especially early mornings and late evenings due to the activities of the hoodlums who have upped the ante of their criminal activities. The alert noted that some kidnappings had taken place, uncomfortably, close to the University’s main gate.
A couple of days ago, four people were kidnapped along the Obinze stretch when kidnappers double-crossed a vehicle with three persons inside. They also shot a motor cyclist on the leg, and kidnapped him along with the three people in the vehicle they double-crossed.
According to ASP Henry Okoye, Command Spokesperson, in a statement he signed on behalf of the State Commissioner of Police, on Thursday, 12th September, the operation, in collaboration with the Military, is “aimed at eradicating kidnapping, armed robbery, and other violent crimes affecting some parts of Owerri West LGA including Obinze, Ihiagwa, Avu, and Federal University of Technology (FUTO) areas in Owerri, as well as neighboring regions.”
The operation, the press release said, “underscores the determination of both agencies to restore safety and security to all Imo communities.”
He further said that by “pooling their expertise and resources, the police and military are committed to dismantling criminal syndicates and bringing perpetrators to justice.”
Okoye: “The deployment of a specialized team of highly trained personnel is
designed to neutralize the threats posed by criminal elements and to ensure that educational institutions, including FUTO, remain secure environments conducive to learning.
“Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Aboki Danjuma, has called for the full cooperation of the public.
“Residents are encouraged to report any suspicious activity or individuals to the nearest police station or via the dedicated hotline at 08034773600.
“The joint Forces remain resolute in their mission to uphold law and order.
“Updates on the operation’s progress will be provided as developments occur”, ASP Okoye said.
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