Security operatives in Imo State have apprehended a woman, Precious Unoma and her partner, following the gruesome murder of a commercial bus driver who was lured to their home and killed for his vehicle.
The driver, who owned the commercial bus, was reportedly hired by the duo for an interstate charter trip from Enugu State to the Ideato North/South area of Imo State.
Preliminary reports indicate that upon reaching their destination, the suspects persuaded the unsuspecting driver to enter their residence, where they carried out the attack, took his life, and seized the vehicle.
Female suspect identified as security operatives nab perpetrators
Following swift investigative efforts, security personnel tracked down and arrested the suspects, recovering the stolen commercial bus in the process.
Both suspects are currently in police custody undergoing interrogation as law enforcement officers piece together the details of the premeditated attack.
Police urge public assistance to contact deceased driver’s family
To help notify the victim’s immediate relatives, authorities and local community groups have issued a public appeal for information.
Members of the public are requested to share details of the recovered commercial bus across social media channels to help relatives recognise the vehicle by its registration number.
Family members or colleagues who suspect their relative went missing during an interstate charter trip to Imo State are advised to visit the Ideato Police Station for official identification and further case updates.
The Imo State Police Command is expected to issue a formal statement as soon as preliminary investigations are concluded.
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