Police nabs 3 kidnappers dressed as Army officials

April 5, 2016 10:35 PM

The reports reveal that the suspects who had been wearing army regalia at the time of their arrest, had been apprehended along Nwaorieubi in Mbaitolu LGA of the state, on Sunday, April 3.

The suspects, Moses Ezekiel, Odinakachi Uzowuru, Uchenna Joseph

News reports have revealed the arrest of three suspected kidnappers dressed as Army officials in Imo State, on Sunday.

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The suspects identified as Moses Ezekiel, 27, Odinakachi Uzowuru, 23, Uchenna Joseph, 27, were reportedly arrested following a tip-off given to the police by vigilant individuals.

The suspects had been apprehended with deadly weapons on them, which included two jack knives, three rings (charms) and one Walkie-Talkie.

Mr. Taiwo Lakanuwas, the state Commissioner of Police, who had reportedly paraded the suspects before news men at the police headquarters in the state, revealed that thugs in army uniforms have become a menace in the state in recent times.

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Mr Lakanuwas went on to urge residents to be vigilant and report any crimes to the police station nearest to them.