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Imo Police Assault Case Triggers Swift Arrests of Suspects

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11 months ago

November 17, 2025

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Imo Police assault case sees five suspects arrested over the brutal attack on Ndidiamaka Agu, with one still at large as the Command prepares for arraignment

Imo Police assault case has intensified as the Imo State Police Command prepares to arraign five men accused of violently assaulting a 55-year-old woman, Mrs Ndidiamaka Agu, in Emekuku, Owerri North Local Government Area.

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The incident, captured in a viral video, sparked public outrage and prompted immediate action from the authorities.

Police spokesperson DSP Henry Okoye confirmed on Monday in Owerri that the five suspects were arrested following an order issued by the Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, on 3 November 2025.

The commissioner had demanded a swift investigation after watching the shocking footage showing six men repeatedly beating the woman.

Okoye identified the arrested suspects as Onyekachi Njoku, aged 40, Chiazor Osuji, aged 45, Chukwuma Iwuala, aged 46, Eugene Njoku and Njoku Emmanuel, aged 35. All five men are from Uboegbelu in Emekuku, Owerri North.

The video, which circulated widely online, showed the attackers ignoring pleas to stop. They also attempted to assault the woman recording the assault and even tried to break down her door when she sought refuge inside.

Okoye described their conduct as deeply troubling and entirely unacceptable.

Following the commissioner’s directive, operatives of the X-Squad Unit moved quickly and apprehended the suspects. According to Okoye, each of the five men has now made a confessional statement admitting involvement in the assault.

The sixth suspect, identified as Onyedikachi Njoku, remains on the run. Police operatives are intensifying efforts to track him down, with Okoye stating that no stone will be left unturned in the push to bring him to justice.

He confirmed that the arrested suspects will soon be arraigned in court on appropriate criminal charges, marking a powerful step towards accountability.

Commissioner Danjuma condemned the assault in clear terms, insisting that the intimidation of law-abiding citizens who cooperate with the police will never be tolerated.

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He reassured the public that the Command remains committed to protecting residents and ensuring justice for victims.

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Police Arrest Convicted Drug Dealer, Rescue 14-Year-Old Boy in Bauchi

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12 hours ago

October 27, 2026

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Bauchi drug dealer arrest leads to the rescue of a 14-year-old boy allegedly used as a drug courier and the recovery of suspected illicit substances

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old convicted drug dealer and rescued a 14-year-old boy who was allegedly being used to deliver illicit drugs in the state.

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The command said operatives of its Violent Crimes Response Unit intercepted the teenager during a routine patrol and recovered a granular whitish substance suspected to be methamphetamine.

The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday.

According to Habib, the operatives, led by the unit’s officer-in-charge, intercepted the minor, identified as Samuel Nkemakolan Kosi, at about 11 am on October 26, 2026, while he was allegedly on his way to deliver the suspected drug, also known as Ice, to a customer.

The statement said the teenager told investigators that he had been sent by Samuel Ogochukwu, a 22-year-old convicted drug dealer, to make the delivery.

“Upon interrogation, the minor confessed that he was sent by one Samuel Ogochukwu, 22 years old, a convicted drug dealer, to make the delivery,” Habib said.

Following the information, detectives traced Ogochukwu to his location and arrested him.

A search of the suspect’s shop and residence reportedly led to the recovery of 3.5 grammes of a substance suspected to be methamphetamine, 17 sachets of 100mg tramadol capsules, five sachets of 300mg pregabalin capsules and seven sachets of diazepam.

The police also recovered 12 Exol tablets, two wraps of a substance known as Yellow Boys and one sachet of Shine Shine Leather.

Habib said the principal suspect told investigators that he received supplies of illicit drugs through waybills from Onitsha, Anambra State.

The police spokesman added that the 14-year-old had been handled in accordance with juvenile best practices and would be reunited with his family after counselling.

“The 14-year-old minor has been handled in line with juvenile best practices and will be reunited with his family after counselling, while the principal suspect will be charged to court upon completion of investigation,” the statement said.

The Commissioner of Police in Bauchi State, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, commended the operatives for their work and urged the public to remain alert to criminal activity.

According to Habib, the commissioner said four major drug busts and subsequent convictions recorded within 10 days demonstrated the command’s continued efforts to combat drug trafficking.