Imo: Police launch manhunt for bandits who abducted motorists

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From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri

The Operatives of the Imo state command and other security agencies have launched a man hunt for armed men suspected to be Fulani Herdsmen who attacked and abducted motorists at Amala Community in Ngor Okpala Council area of Imo state late Sunday night.

The spokesperson of the state police command, DSP Henry Okoye said that the armed men had about 17:50hrs on Sunday emerged from a bush path at Amala Community in Ngor Okpala council area , shot the driver of a Toyota Highlander Jeep (SMK 514 BD), and abducted the occupants of a Lexus RS300 (FSD 334 XA).

He also disclosed that the officers of the Ngor Okpala Police Divisional had swiftly mobilized on receiving the information to the scene , secured the area, and evacuated the victim to the hospital where he was confirmed dead.

A press release on Monday by DSP Henry Okoye, Spokesperson of the Imo state Police Command reads: “The Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Aboki Danjuma, has launched an intensive operation with other security agencies and local vigilante groups to apprehend the hoodlums behind the attack and abduction of motorists at Amala Autonomous Community, Ngor-Okpala LGA, on 7th December 2025, and possibly rescue the kidnapped victims.

On receiving the information, officers from Ngor-Okpala Division swiftly mobilised to the scene, secured the area, and evacuated the victim to the hospital, where he was confirmed dead.”

Continuing , He said ,”consequently, joint security operatives have commenced bush-combing, search-and-rescue, and suspect-tracking within the Amala forest axis and surrounding communities. Investigations have commenced with promising progress made toward apprehending those responsible.

The Imo State Police Command assures residents that all necessary resources are being deployed to rescue the victim and forestall future occurrences. Members of the public are urged to remain calm and provide any information that may assist the ongoing operation to the nearest police station or via 0803 477 3600.”