The police command in Imo says it has arrested nine suspected members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) over alleged murder of five officers and two civilians in the state.
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gunmen killed the officers and a couple identified as Mr and Mrs Nwagu during an attack at Okpala community in Ngor-Okpala LGA, Imo state.Henry Okoye, Imo police spokesperson, in a statement on Sunday, said the suspects were apprehended at their hideout in Ezinihitte-Mbaise LGA on Thursday.The police spokesperson said Obali Paul, a 70-year-old man identified as a herbalist, was also arrested.
“They also volunteered crucial information that assisted the operatives in raiding their second hideout in Itu, Ezinihitte-Mbaise LGA of Imo state which led to the arrest of another four suspected members of the proscribed separatist group.“The suspects are famous on the command’s wanted list due to their nefarious activities.
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