Police launch manhunt for abductors of Ex-Imo lawmaker

By Emmanuel Iheaka, Owerri

The Imo State Police Command has launched a manhunt for the abductors of Hon. Ngozi Ogbu, a erstwhile subordinate of the Imo State House of Assembly.

Ogbu, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), represented Okigwe State Constituency successful the legislature.

A viral video circulating connected societal media showed the erstwhile lawmaker pleading with the authorities to retreat information unit from Okigwe, which is suspected to beryllium a information fixed by his abductors for his release.

In a connection connected Sunday, Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Henry Okoye, said the Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma, has ordered the contiguous deployment of tactical units to way down the kidnappers.

“The Imo State Police Command is alert of a viral video showing Hon. Ngozi Ogbu, erstwhile State Legislator who represented the Okigwe State Constituency, being held hostage by suspected IPOB/ESN terrorists.

“The Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Aboki Danjuma, has ordered the contiguous deployment of the Command’s Tactical Units, successful synergy with different information agencies. A elaborate probe has been launched to apprehend the hoodlums and guarantee the harmless rescue of the lawmaker, who was abducted astatine Onuimo connected 07/09/2025,” the connection read.

The constabulary urged residents to stay calm and vigilant, assuring that efforts were ongoing to rescue Ogbu and bring the perpetrators to justice.

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