Ugo Nosiri, Owerri
Operatives of Owerri Urban Area Command of the Imo State Police say they have recovered some stolen items while on routine night patrol along West-End Road, Owerri.
According to a statement released by the command’s spokesperson, Mr. Henry Okoye, the items recovered include a television set, home theatre, and over 50 hi-target/wax hollandaise wrappers.
The items valued over N800,000 were abandoned along the road by suspected shop burglars who took to their heels upon sighting the Police.
According to the directives of the Commissioner of Police, the recovered items were later released to the rightful owner, the CEO, Vivee Couture, and Fabric Enterprise after a thorough investigation.
The owner of the items revealed that her store situated at No. 45 Ekwema Crescent, Ikenegbu Layout was burgled and looted same night the items were recovered.
The CEO expressed her profound gratitude to the Commissioner of Police and the Area Commander for recovering some of the items that were stolen from her store.
She stated that her trust and love for the Police have increased and urged the people of Imo State to support the Police in the fight against crime and criminality.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police Imo State Command, CP Aboki Danjuma, has affirmed that efforts are on top gear to arrest the fleeing suspects and make them face the full wrath of the law.
