Imo police arrest armed robbery, phone theft suspects
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Imo State Police Command has paraded some suspects involved in armed robbery and cult-related activities.
It also discovered a criminal syndicate that specialized in robbing phone shop outfits within the State, including the capital city, Owerri.
A press statement issued from the desk of the spokesperson of the Command, DSP Henry Okoye disclosed that the arrest of the suspects was effected following a complaint by a phone dealer whose shop in Eziobodo in Owerri West LGA was burgled on July 11 2025.
According to the press statement, the operatives of the Anti-Vice Unit, upon receiving the report, swung into action and arrested a suspect in possession of four brand-new stolen phones.
Okoye hinted that investigations led to the arrest of the principal burglar and another accomplice who specialized in altering phone IMEI numbers to evade tracking.
He stated that all the suspects were in custody, and efforts to apprehend other members of the syndicate were ongoing.
The press release added that in a related development, operatives of Orji Police Station on July 31,2025 arrested one Ernest Nweke at Bishop’s Court Roundabout, Owerri North LGA, following a distress call from concerned citizens.
The suspect, a native of Umuoji in Ngor Okpala LGA and resident of World Bank Owerri, was arrested with a locally fabricated pistol after he and three others robbed one Emmanuel Feargod of Fountain of Knowledge Hostel.
“Nweke, who confessed to being a member of the Vikings cult group, was identified by the victim and arrested while the others fled.
“Based on his confession, four other suspects: Chamberlain Prince, Akujuobi Godwin, Ugwuelu Joseph, and Frederick Chigozie were arrested the next morning and also confessed to the crime,” Okoye stated in the release.
He further hinted that all the suspects were currently undergoing investigation and will be duly prosecuted in court.
Reacting to the development, the State Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma, commended the officers for their swift action and reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to fighting crime.
He urged residents to report suspicious activities to the nearest Police Station or via 0803 477 3600.
