By Ola ‘Kiya, Reporting
Daredevil gunmen, on Monday, launched another deadly attack on the Okigwe Correctional Centre, killed police officer, and freed some inmate suspected to be their members.
Stonix News reports that unknown gunmen have been operating and terrorizing the people of Okigwe in Imo State, especially on Mondays to enforce the sit-at-home order.
The actual numbers of the freed inmates set free could not be ascertained, the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Henry Okoye, confirmed the incident.
He said the Commissioner of Police Imo State Command, CP Aboki Danjuma, has deployed the Command’s Special Tactical Squad and equipped them with the available resources to synergize with the military and other sister security agencies to hunt down suspected IPOB/ESN disgruntled elements allegedly responsible for the attacks on Correctional Service Farm Settlements, in Umualomoke Okigwe LGA of Imo State in the early hours of February 12.
According to him, the attack has resulted in the release of seven inmates, and abduction of the officer in charge of the farm settlement, and the death of a Police Inspector.
Earlier, the CP also visited the said Correctional Service for on-the-spot assessment of the ugly incidents wherein he mandated the special tactical squad to intensify efforts in ensuring that the officer in charge of the farm settlement is rescued unhurt and the fleeing inmates arrested and made to face the full wrath of the law.
The police command, however, called on the general public to help with any useful information that will assist the operatives in arresting the hoodlums responsible for the attacks.
He urged them to kindly report such at the nearest Police Station or via 08034773600.
CP Danjuma also urged the people of Imo State to go about their lawful business without any form of fear, saying the Command was on top of the situation and has put in place adequate security measures to forestall a recurrence.
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