Police launch particular operation to rescue kidnapped ex-Imo lawmaker

Imo State Police Command mentioned it has launched an in depth investigation in the direction of the protected rescue of the kidnapped former Home of Meeting member within the state, Ngozi Ogbu.

The ex-Imo lawmaker was seen in a viral video being held hostage by suspected gunmen, who, amongst different situations for his launch, demanded the fast redeployment of safety personnel designated within the Okigwe Native Authorities Space of the state.

The Command’s spokesman, DSP Henry Okoye, in a launch made obtainable to newsmen, mentioned the Commissioner, Aboki Danjuma, has ordered the fast deployment of the Command’s Tactical Models to apprehend the hoodlums behind Ogbu’s abduction.

Okoye mentioned the Command appeals to most of the people to stay calm and vigilant, whereas urging anybody with helpful data that may help the continuing operations to report accordingly.

“The Imo State Police Command is conscious of a viral video exhibiting Hon. Ngozi Ogbu, former State Legislator who represented the Okigwe State Constituency, being held hostage by suspected IPOB/ESN terrorists.

“The Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Aboki Danjuma, has since ordered the fast deployment of the Command’s Tactical Models, in synergy with different safety companies, and an in depth investigation has been launched to apprehend the hoodlums and make sure the protected rescue of the lawmaker who was kidnapped at Onuimo on 07/09/2025.

“The Command appeals to most of the people to stay calm and vigilant. Anybody with helpful data that may help the continuing operations ought to please contact the Imo State Police Command on 0803 477 3600 or report on the nearest Police Station.

“The Imo State Police Command assures Imolites that it’ll not relent till the perpetrators are dropped at justice and the sufferer is safely reunited together with his household,” the discharge learn.

The ex-lawmaker, who can also be the previous chairman of Okigwe Council, was mentioned to have been kidnapped whereas on his strategy to his hometown for the onward preparation of the forthcoming burial of his late mom.