Policeman Arrested For Attempting To Steal Baby From Hospital

The Imo State Police Command has apprehended and paradedone of its policemen, IsekeKoradam, a seargent, for attempting to steal a baby at a hospital in Oke – Uvuru in Aboh, Mbaise Local Government Area.

   
   Speaking on the matter, the Imo State Police Commissioner, Taiwo Lakanu, said Mr. Koradam and his gang had confessed and wouldbe charged to court soon.The commissioner said: “On February 22, Rev. Erancisco Emeh, Chinedu Ubah (30) and Ifeoma Joseph (27) werearrested at Orient Hospital in Oke-Uvuru Aboh Mbaise Local Government while trying to steal a baby from the hospital.“They have since confessed to the crime, alleging that they planned to steal the baby in connivance with a police sergeant, Iseke Koradam.“On February 18, EmekaOnyema (19), Nduka Chekwube (22) and DeraEbuka (22) attacked a recharge card dealer, Ubahaeze Awo, in Idemili Orsu Local Government and stole recharge cards valued atN300, 000, his car key, one phone, one Qlink 150 motorcycle and N150, 000.“The suspects have made useful statementsand are helping the police in its investigation.”In the same vein, the police chief announced the arrest of four men suspected to have killed a man said to be an American veteran soldier, Oscar Okebata.

The victim was robbed and murdered in Atta, Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State on January 12.Parading the suspects in Owerri, Mr. Lakanu gave their names as Osondu Chukwu (29), Uchechukwu Stanley (30), Onyekachi Nwoke (28) and Uchendu Promise (40).According to him, the suspectswere apprehended with evidence showing they murdered the veteran, who was in the state for the Yuletide.The police commissioner said the suspects allegedly sold thevictim’s Samsung Note 5 phone at N125,000, which led to their arrest.He said: “The suspects were arrested in connection with the robbery and murder of Oscar Okebata of Achi Mbieri in Mbaitoli Local Government Area, an American veteran solider who returned home for the Yuletide.“The victim’s Samsung Note 5 phone was sold at N125,000, leading to the arrest of the suspected masterminds.”