Security Operatives Kill ‘Gunmen Leader’ In Imo

There was jubilation in Owerri, the Imo State capital, on Sunday
after security operatives led by Abba Kyari of the
Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team neutralised
the leader of ‘gunmen gang’ in the state, who was popularly known
Dragon.

The security operatives including soldiers, policemen, and
airmen who were on a joint operation, jubilated after the defeat of
Dragon on Sunday.

Dragon and his gang had attempted to attack the state police
command headquarters in Owerri after setting ablaze the country
home of the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Declan
Emelumba, according to the police spokesperson in the state, Bala
Elkana.

Briefing Journalists at the command headquarters, Elkana said
that Dragon was an army deserter who took over from Ikonso, the
late commander of the military wing of the Indigenous People of
Biafra.

Elkana said that the team was responsible for the killing of
four policemen in Omuma Police Divisional Headquarters and the
attack on Orji Police Station in Owerri, recently.

The police Spokesperson said four Ak47 riffles stolen from
policemen, ammunition, local explosives and charms were recovered
from the slain felons.

The only suspect captured alive, Stanley Osinachi, from Mbieri
in the Mbaitoli Local Government Area of the state, said that he
was conscripted to attack police and government formations.

“He confirmed that Dragon is the leader of the gang in Imo State
reporting to their supreme leader Nnamdi Kanu. He stated that they
belong to the proscribed IPOB and ESN (Eastern Security Network),”
the statement partly read.

“A Police Inspector sustained gunshot wounds during the exchange
of fire this morning and is currently receiving medical
attention.

“The Commissioner of Police Imo State Command, CP Abutu Yaro,
has commended the gallant effort of the security forces who stood
firm and put their lives on the line in this accomplishment and
restore sanity to Imo State. The CP used the opportunity to condole
with families of Policemen that lost their lives in the hands of
these terror gangs over the last few weeks and those that sustained
various degrees of injuries,” the statement added.

There was jubilation in Owerri, the Imo State capital, on Sunday
after security operatives led by Abba Kyari of the
Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team neutralised
the leader of ‘gunmen gang’ in the state, who was popularly known
Dragon.

The security operatives including soldiers, policemen, and
airmen who were on a joint operation, jubilated after the defeat of
Dragon on Sunday.

Dragon and his gang had attempted to attack the state police
command headquarters in Owerri after setting ablaze the country
home of the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Declan
Emelumba, according to the police spokesperson in the state, Bala
Elkana.

Briefing Journalists at the command headquarters, Elkana said
that Dragon was an army deserter who took over from Ikonso, the
late commander of the military wing of the Indigenous People of
Biafra.

Elkana said that the team was responsible for the killing of
four policemen in Omuma Police Divisional Headquarters and the
attack on Orji Police Station in Owerri, recently.

The police Spokesperson said four Ak47 riffles stolen from
policemen, ammunition, local explosives and charms were recovered
from the slain felons.

The only suspect captured alive, Stanley Osinachi, from Mbieri
in the Mbaitoli Local Government Area of the state, said that he
was conscripted to attack police and government formations.

“He confirmed that Dragon is the leader of the gang in Imo State
reporting to their supreme leader Nnamdi Kanu. He stated that they
belong to the proscribed IPOB and ESN (Eastern Security Network),”
the statement partly read.

“A Police Inspector sustained gunshot wounds during the exchange
of fire this morning and is currently receiving medical
attention.

“The Commissioner of Police Imo State Command, CP Abutu Yaro,
has commended the gallant effort of the security forces who stood
firm and put their lives on the line in this accomplishment and
restore sanity to Imo State. The CP used the opportunity to condole
with families of Policemen that lost their lives in the hands of
these terror gangs over the last few weeks and those that sustained
various degrees of injuries,” the statement added.