The Imo State Police Command on Saturday confirmed the arrest of security operatives stationed at Seven and Half Junction in the Obowo Local Government Area of the State for alleged extortion of motorists. Police spokesperson for Imo state Command, Henry Okoye, made the confirmation on Saturday, after a trending video showed the security operatives posted [ ]
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Imo Police Arrest Security Operatives For Alleged Extortion In Viral Video
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