Gunmen Release Seven Inmates in Imo Prison Assault, Fatally Shoot A Police Officer
The gunmen targeted the home of Patrick Ndubeze, the lawmaker representing Imo North Senatorial District.
The Imo State Police Command confirmed an attack on a Correctional Service Farm Settlements in Umualomoke community in the Okigwe Local Government Area.
This resulted in the release of seven inmates, the abduction of the officer in charge of the farm settlement, and the death of a police inspector.
The Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, deployed the Command’s Special Tactical Squad to collaborate with the military and other security agencies in hunting down those responsible for the attack.
He also confirmed that the gunmen attacked the residence of the lawmaker representing Imo North Senatorial District, Patrick Ndubeze, located within the area.
Okoye noted that the police commissioner has tasked the tactical team to intensify efforts in ensuring that the kidnapped officer is rescued unhurt and the fleeing inmates arrested and made to face the full wrath of the law.
While calling on the general public who may have any useful information to assist the operatives in arresting the hoodlums responsible for the attacks to report at the nearest police station, he urged the good people of the state to go about their lawful business without any fear as the Command is on top of the situation and have put in place adequate security measures to prevent future occurrence.
