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The Imo State Police Command has begun moves to rescue a former lawmaker, Ngozi Ogbu, currently held by suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra and the Eastern Security Network.

Ogbu, in a now viral video released on Saturday night, was seen appealing to the Imo State government and security agencies to immediately withdraw security operatives from a place called White House in Okigwe Local Government Area, which had come under the control of insurgents.

He had warned that if his request was not adhered to, his captors would kill him within four days.

The spokesperson for Imo Police Command, Henry Okoye, on Sunday evening confirmed that the police were aware of the video and the kidnapping of Ogbu, saying they had commenced a manhunt for his abductors.

According to him, the Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, Aboki Danjuma, had already deployed Police tactical units working with other security agencies and had commenced a thorough investigation to apprehend the abductors of Ogbu.

Further, he said Ogbu had been held by IPOB and ESN members, adding that Ogbu was abducted at Onuimo Local Government Area of Imo State on Sunday, September 7th, 2025.

Okoye said, “The Imo State Police Command is aware of a viral video showing Hon. Ngozi Ogbu, former 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 since ordered the immediate deployment of the Command’s Tactical Units, in synergy with other security agencies, and a detailed investigation has been launched to apprehend the hoodlums and ensure the safe rescue of the lawmaker who was abducted at Onuimo on 07/09/2025”.

The command appealed to members of the general public to remain calm and vigilant, adding that anyone with useful information that can aid their ongoing investigation should immediately reach the police via 0803 477 3600 or report at the nearest Police Station.

The Police assured Imo residents that they will not relent until they nab the perpetrators of Ogbu’s kidnap and ensure that he is safely reunited with his family.

The video, which was shared across social media handles on Saturday night, saw Ogbu begging government authorities to immediately withdraw the Ebubeagu security operatives stationed at White House in Okigwe.

According to Ogbu, a former local government Chairman and lawmaker, failure to comply with his request will result in his death within four days at the hands of his abductors.

In the video, a masked member of the Biafra Liberation Army expressed annoyance that their leader, Gentle, was poisoned and warned that if the security operatives were not withdrawn, they would kidnap and kill more people.

In another video, a member of the group said Ogbu was one of those who brought Ebubeagu operatives to the land and warned that they would unleash terror.

gozmok1:
Ever since these two terrorists ( Nnamdi Kanu and Simon Ekpa) gave arms to criminals, kidnappers, prison convicts, touts, school dropouts, drug Lords, like IKONSO, Butuzo, Gentle, Ejima Njaba, Zuma, Engineer Mike Ahinze Etc, Ala Igbo has been full of terrorism.


Okigwe, orsu, ihiala, parts of orumba South is experiencing what our home grown terrorists we once nicknamed umuoma or unknown angles.

May God save igboland

Speak out now
It can be you or your relatives tomorrow.

These miscreants are heartless.

gozmok1:
Ever since these two terrorists ( Nnamdi Kanu and Simon Ekpa) gave arms to criminals, kidnappers, prison convicts, touts, school dropouts, drug Lords, like IKONSO, Butuzo, Gentle, Ejima Njaba, Zuma, Engineer Mike Ahinze Etc, Ala Igbo has been full of terrorism.


Okigwe, orsu, ihiala, parts of orumba South is experiencing what our home grown terrorists we once nicknamed umuoma or unknown angles.

May God save igboland

Speak out now
It can be you or your relatives tomorrow.

These miscreants are heartless.

drdanny:
And I passed that same Onuimo SAME DAY. No wonder the Army guys were patrolling with their APC. Perhaps they were trying to rescue him.

I hope he comes out alive, because those vagabonds are really terrible.