Following a search on an alleged terror hideaway on Cameron Street, Ubahu, in the state’s Okigwe Local Government Area, the Imo State Police Command has reported the arrest of three suspected Indigenous People of Biafra militants.
Following reliable intelligence, the command’s tactical teams worked with local vigilante groups to conduct the operation in the early hours of Thursday, April 17, 2025.
Two suspects apparently ran into the nearby bushes during the gunfight that followed the operation, while three others were apprehended.
The individuals who were taken into custody were named as Ofor Kasarachi (37), Ugwu Ikenna (31), and Onyekaba Ikenna Innocent (21). The Imo State Police Command announced this operation and the arrests that followed, demonstrating their dedication to combating alleged criminal groups in the state.
In the continuous efforts to uphold law and order and address security problems in the Okigwe Local Government Area and the larger Imo State, the successful raid represents a significant milestone. The police leadership is anticipated to release more information about the inquiry and any recovered materials.
While parading the suspects and recovered items at the Imo State Police Command headquarters in Owerri on Friday, Henry Okoye, the command’s spokesperson, revealed the news.
According to Okoye, the operation led to the recovery of significant weapons and materials allegedly linked to terrorist activities.
Items recovered include: One AK-47 rifle, Two pump-action shotguns, Eighteen live cartridges, Multiple mobile devices and laptops, ₦10.3 million in cash.
“The recovered cash, based on preliminary investigations, is believed to have been contributed by IPOB members to finance acts of terrorism,” Okoye stated.
He added that the command, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police CP Aboki Danjuma, remains committed to sustaining the ongoing crackdown on criminal elements threatening public safety in Imo State.
As the Easter season approaches, Okoye assured residents that the command has intensified patrols, surveillance, and checkpoints in coordination with other security agencies to ensure a safe and peaceful celebration.
