Imo Attacks: 36 Vehicles Burnt, 68 Escaped from Custody, CP Tells former IG

Imo State Commissioner for Police (CP) yesterday told the then
Inspector General of Police, Mr. Mohammed Adamu that 36 vehicles
were burnt during the attacks on the police facilities by gunmen on
Monday while 68 suspects escaped from detention cells.

Conducting Adamu round the scene of the attacks, the CP thanked
him for promptly deploying additional personnel and described the
visit as a morale booster.

He regretted that the recent attacks on the command’s divisions
in Obowo and Isiala Mbano Local Government Areas of the state and
called for continued support from the police authorities.

“We are grateful for the IG’s fatherly disposition and his
prompt action following the attacks.

“36 vehicles were burnt and 68 suspects escaped from detention.
A part of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) was set
ablaze and there was one casualty who is currently receiving
treatment.

“One inmate lost his life from stampede at the correctional
centre. Out of 1,844 inmates who escaped, 16 have been rearrested,”
he said.

Imo State Commissioner for Police (CP) yesterday told the then
Inspector General of Police, Mr. Mohammed Adamu that 36 vehicles
were burnt during the attacks on the police facilities by gunmen on
Monday while 68 suspects escaped from detention cells.

Conducting Adamu round the scene of the attacks, the CP thanked
him for promptly deploying additional personnel and described the
visit as a morale booster.

He regretted that the recent attacks on the command’s divisions
in Obowo and Isiala Mbano Local Government Areas of the state and
called for continued support from the police authorities.

“We are grateful for the IG’s fatherly disposition and his
prompt action following the attacks.

“36 vehicles were burnt and 68 suspects escaped from detention.
A part of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) was set
ablaze and there was one casualty who is currently receiving
treatment.

“One inmate lost his life from stampede at the correctional
centre. Out of 1,844 inmates who escaped, 16 have been rearrested,”
he said.