The Imo State Police Command recently rescued a 19-year-old girl from suspected organ harvesters in Owerri.
On October 10, 2024, police received intelligence about a suspected syndicate operating in the Douglass area of the state capital.
Briefing journalists on the development, the command’s public relations officer, ASP Henry Okoye, stated:
“The arrest followed the swift response of vigilant operatives on visibility patrol, who observed the syndicate in a blue and white bus forcefully taking the young girl to an undisclosed location where they intended to kill her and harvest her organs. During the chase, the victim managed to jump from the bus and was immediately rescued.”
ASP Okoye further informed that:
“The operatives engaged in a hot pursuit, leading to the abandonment of the vehicle and the arrest of one suspect, Justine Emmanuel, a 38-year-old male from Amaimo in Ikeduru LGA, Imo State, while others escaped into the nearby bush.”
He also revealed, “The command is currently conducting further investigations to identify additional members of the syndicate and assess the full extent of their criminal activities.”
The successful rescue underscores the State Police Command’s commitment to combating violent crime and ensuring community safety.”
ASP Okoye further urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities.
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