Another Alleged Attacker of Owerri Prision Arrested (Photo)

 

Policemen in Imo state have apprehended a man alleged to be among those who attacked the Nigeria Correctional Services and the Police headquarters on April 5.

 

A statement released by the spokesperson of the state police command, Orlando Ikeokwu, says one English made Pump action rifle and twenty-six (26) live cartridges, a pair of Police uniform with the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) which was hidden in his Tinted Toyota Escalade vehicle were recovered.

 

Ikeowku said upon interrogation, the suspect claimed to be a Police Spy trained at the Police Training  School, Ikeja. 

 

The police spokesperson added that the state Commissioner of Police has ordered a full-scale investigation into the matter, with a view of discovering his level of culpability and possibly arresting other suspects.  Ikeowku added that the police boss called on other persons who participated in the attack of April 5 as well as the escapee inmates/suspects to turn themselves in or else will be made to face the full wrath of the law if caught.