By Adenike Lawal
The Imo State Police Command has rescued four kidnapped victims in Umuokanne, Ohaji Local Government Area, following a successful operation on Saturday.
According to Force spokesperson Muyiwa Adejobi, officers engaged the kidnappers in a gun battle, neutralizing two suspects and recovering an AK-47 rifle, a magazine, and 21 rounds of live ammunition.
Meanwhile, in a separate operation, the Ebonyi State Police Command arrested 17 suspects in Enohia Itim village, Afikpo Local Government Area, for the alleged murder of Uromchi Okorocha.
Local youths accused Okorocha of witchcraft and, instead of reporting him to authorities, took the law into their own hands, killing and burning his body before police arrived.
Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun condemned the act of mob justice and urged citizens to report suspected crimes to law enforcement rather than resorting to violence.
He reaffirmed the police force’s commitment to ensuring public safety and justice while encouraging stronger community collaboration with security agencies.
