Police Public Relations Department Imo State Command

Imo State Police Command wishes Imolites a Happy Sunday. Continue to pray for the peace of our dear State. The Police and other supporting security agencies have provided watertigh security to worshippers across the State. Your safety is our responsibility.

IMO STATE POLICE COMMAND

31ST MAY, 2021

PRESS RELEASE

POLICE IN IMO HAVE REPELLED ATTEMPTS BY HOODLUMS TO ATTACK TWO POLICE STATIONS IN THE STATE

On 31st May, 2021 at about 1530 hours, some hoodlums in their number launched an attack on Police Division Umundugba, Isu Local Government Area but was repelled by the Policemen on duty. They stormed the station in three Sienna buses, one Avalon saloon car and about eight motorcycles. The hoodlums were engaged in a gun battle. During the duel, the hoodlums threw a couple of petrol bomb at the station which fell at the exhibit room. The attackers were eventually suppressed and they made a retreat, having suffered huge defeat and a number of casualties on their side. The Police with the help of some members of the community were able to put off the fire.

A similar attempt was made by some hoodlums to attack Omuma Police Division but was equally repelled by the gallant Policemen on duty. No life was lost in the two attacks and there were no casually on the part of the Police. The two Police Stations were not burnt.

There is however, no security breach or infraction recorded throughout the day in the entire State. This could be attributed to the massive deployment of security personnel across the state by the Police and other supporting security agencies, who provided watertight security to the peace loving people of Imo State.

The Commissioner of Police Imo State, CP Abutu Yaro, fdc commended the efforts of the men for repelling the attacks on the two Police Stations and keeping the state safe. Meanwhile, patrols and surveillance activities are ongoing. Members of the Public are enjoined to go about their lawful duties without fear.

SP Bala Elkana, ANIPR,
Police Public Relations Officer,
For Commissioner of Police,
Imo State.

IMO STATE POLICE COMMAND

28th May, 2021

PRESS RELEASE

*IMO STATE POLICE COMMAND WARNS HOODLUMS AND CRIMINAL ELEMENTS TO STEER CLEAR THE PUBLIC SPACE OR DAMP THE CONSEQUENCES.*

*ENJOINS CITIZENS TO IGNORE THE SIT AT HOME ORDER BY PROSCRIBED *MEMBERS OF IPOB**

*CITIZENS ARE ASSURED OF THEIR SAFETY WITH WATERTIGHT SECURITY EMPLACED.*

The attention of Imo State Police Command has been drawn to some messages circulating on social media purported to have emanated from leaders of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOP), directing innocent and law abiding citizens of the State to sit at home on 29th, 30th and 31st May, 2021.

2. These inciting messages by disgruntled and misguided elements are targeted towards creating fear and panic on the minds of patriotic and law abiding citizens of the State. The hoodlums are looking for opportunities to loot and steal from unsuspecting members of the public.

3. The Command wishes to inform the good people of Imo State that adequate security arrangements are put in place to guarantee their safety. The Police in collaboration with other security agencies in the state have massively deployed its resources and Special Forces to provide watertight security across the State.

4. Members of the public are advised to go about their lawful businesses without fear. Do not succumb to cheap blackmail and threats from criminal elements who cannot defeat the collective will of the people.

5. Parents and guardians are strongly advised to monitor the movement of their children and wards throughout this period and beyond. To those who are bent on disturbing the peace of the state, we have this simple message for you, steer clear of the public space or write your will before you step out. The Command is battle ready to deal decisively with hoodlums and criminal elements in line with the law.

6. Members of the public with useful information can contact the Police through the following emergency number 08034773600

7. Together we will continue to keep Imo State safe.

SP Bala Elkana, ANIPR,
Police Public Relations Officer,
For Commissioner of Police,
Imo State.

PRESS RELEASE

VEHICLE EXAMINATION/DOCUMENT ENFORCEMENT (OPERATION VEDE)

As part of measures to check and recover stolen vehicle within Imo State and environs and also to generally curb crime and criminality in the state, by checking the use of unregistered vehicles in the state, the Imo State Police Command in collaboration with Imo State Internal Revenue Service (IIRS) will be embarking on VEHICLE EXAMINATION/DOCUMENT ENFORCEMENT EXERCISE, Code named ‘OPERATION VEDE’, as such there will be Electronic Verification of Vehicle Particulars and Number Plate from the 9th of December, 2019. This is aimed at ensuring that all vehicles plying the road are duly registered and uploaded to the Central Database.

2. Consequently, motorists/vehicle owners are by this press release advised to visit any motor licensing authority office nearest to them to verify and validate their vehicle documents on or before the 8th of December, 2019, to avoid any inconveniences, please.

SP IKEOKWU GODSON ORLANDO
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FOR: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
IMO STATE