The Department of State Services has arrested suspected notorious Eastern Security Network commander, Okechukwu Nlemedim popularly known as ‘Ejima’ and his twin brother said to have been terrorising residents in parts of Imo State.
Parading the suspects at DSS office in Owerri the state capital, the Director of DSS, Wilcox Idaminabo said the suspect is a member of the gang that attacked the Independent National Electoral Commission office in Owerri last week.
The 40- yearold suspect Okechukwu Nlemedim and his twin brother are from Attah Njaba imo state confessed to the crime.
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Imo state Governor Hope Uzodmma who witnessed the parade expressed his pleasure with the development, saying the arrest of the suspect will increase the likelihood of a peaceful Yuletide in the state.
The security operatives recovered from some improvised explosive devices, other assorted arms and ammunition.
Editor Oloyede Oworu
