The Imo police command announced that its operatives have dismantled an armed robbery syndicate that has been terrorizing Owerri North LGA.
In a statement on Tuesday, Henry Okoye, the command’s spokesperson, revealed that operatives acted on credible intelligence, which led to the arrest of a key suspect, Moses Nanzi.
The spokesperson reported that officers engaged the suspects in a fierce gun battle, resulting in Nanzi sustaining an injury. Additionally, a double-barrel gun and seven live cartridges were recovered from him.
“On October 15, 2024, at approximately 3:20 AM, a patrol team from the Owerri North Divisional Headquarters responded swiftly to a distress call about an armed robbery on Dominion Street near Don Kay, in Owerri North LGA,” the statement reads.
“Upon arrival, the police encountered armed robbers who opened fire on them — the officers demonstrating bravery, manoeuvred into strategic positions and effectively returned fire.
“During the confrontation, one suspect was neutralized, while another named Moses Nanzi ‘m’, 31yrs of Faringada in Plateau State, sustained a gunshot injury and was arrested.
“The remaining gang members fled into the bushes. A double-barrel gun and seven rounds of live cartridges were recovered from the arrested suspect.”
Okoye said a manhunt for the escapees was under way.
