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From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri
The traditional ruler of Isi Mgbidi,Eze Anozie Augustine Agbarambo of Emoha Mgbidi autonomous community in Oru West Local Government Area of Imo State has been arrested by the state police command for allegedly sponsoring the Eastern Security Network (ESN) of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
Also arrested was one Ikechukwu Uba, who resides in the same area as the royal father.
The state police spokesperson, Henry Okoye, in a statement, yesterday, said the suspect, Uba, alleged to be the commander of ESN loyal to the self acclaimed Biafra Prime Minister, Simon Ekpa, was caught during a raid by the command’s anti-kidnapping squad, led by CSP Oladimeji Odeyewiwa, who stormed their hideout on December, 16 and arrested him with three others.
The police spokesperson said on interrogation, the suspect confessed to being a member of the Eastern Security Network, commanding Mgbidi axis, and stated further that he masterminded the attacks on Omuma Police Station and soldiers at Mgbidi and Awo-Mmama.
Okoye said: “He narrated further that he received funding from the Finland-based Simon Ekpa to carry out terrorist attacks in the state.
“The suspects provided useful information to the determined operatives that led to the arrest of one of their alleged sponsors, HRH Eze Anozie Augustine Agbarambo ‘m’, 51 yrs, the traditional ruler of Isi Mgbidi, Emoha Mgbidi autonomous community.”
He said after a search conducted in the monarch’s house, two locally made revolver long guns, one double barrel long gun, and 33 rounds of live cartridges were recovered.
“Investigation is in progress and the suspects will be arraigned in court upon completion of a diligent investigation,” Okoye said.
The Commissioner of Police, Imo State, Aboki Danjuma, while appreciating the gallant operatives for sustained efforts in achieving this operational feat, charged them to sustain the tempo in the fight against all forms of crime and criminality in the state.
“The CP assured the good people of Imo State that the command has placed enhanced proactive security strategies that will ensure the entire length and breadth of the state is adequately policed during and after the Yuletide season.”
