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Imo Police Assault Case Triggers Swift Arrests of Suspects

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12 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.

Also read: Imo Police Launch Assault Investigation into Woman Attack

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 41-Year-Old Over Murder of Bayelsa Sand Dealer

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2 days ago

November 10, 2026

Mariam Balogun

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a 41-year-old man, Somkiemi Tommy, over the alleged murder of a sand business operator, Thankgod Kalaba, in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.

The Force Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Police Ani Iniedu, disclosed the arrest in a statement on Monday.

According to the police, Kalaba was allegedly murdered after visiting a river on October 29, 2026. His body was reportedly tied to a boat and submerged in the water.

Iniedu said the police began investigating the incident after receiving a report about the victim’s disappearance and suspected murder.

Preliminary findings reportedly indicated that the victim had been trailed and killed by Tommy.

The police spokesperson added that the suspect allegedly tied Kalaba’s body to a boat before submerging it in the river in an attempt to conceal the crime.

He said the suspect was arrested by police operatives working in collaboration with youths in Yenaka.

“Acting on the report, police operatives, in collaboration with Yenaka youths, successfully arrested the suspect,” Iniedu stated.

Tommy is currently in police custody, while the Criminal Investigation Department has commenced further investigations into the circumstances surrounding the killing.

The police said the investigation would establish the events leading to Kalaba’s death and determine whether other individuals were involved.

The suspect is expected to face prosecution if the allegations are established by investigators.

The police have yet to disclose the motive behind the alleged murder.