Wednesday, May 6, 2026 - Suspected kidnappers have abducted a 17-year-old student of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Mary Ezinwayi Uzoma.
The 100-level Microbiology student was reportedly kidnapped
along the FUTO/Ihiagwa Road in Owerri West Local Government Area.
The spokesperson for the police in the state, DSP Henry
Okoye, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 said
the command has commenced a coordinated search and rescue operation
in collaboration with local vigilantes.
He noted that the Commissioner of Police, Audu Garba Bosso,
had directed the Anti-Kidnapping Unit to take over the case.
"The directives are part of proactive measures aimed at
ensuring the safe rescue of the victim and the swift arrest of the
perpetrators,” Okoye said.
He added that the command had intensified intelligence-led
operations in collaboration with other security agencies.
"The CP has reinforced security deployment across the
FUTO axis and adjoining communities, with sustained patrols, surveillance, and
visibility policing already ongoing,” he stated.
Okoye assured students, school authorities, and residents of
the command’s commitment to ensuring their safety.
“The Imo State Police Command remains proactive and resolute
in its mandate to prevent crime, protect lives, and property," the
statement read.
“Members of the public with useful information are
encouraged to report at the nearest police station or contact 0803 477
3600."
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