Police commissioner orders probe of murder attempt as cult activities resurface in Imo
Owerri Police Commissioner Orders Investigation into Shooting Incident
OWERRI, Imo State — Commissioner of Police Audu Garba Bosso has initiated a comprehensive investigation following a suspected cult-related shooting that occurred on November 11, 2026. The incident involved Gift Okoro, a 34-year-old man, who was reportedly shot by unidentified assailants.
Henry Okoye, spokesperson for the Imo State Police Command, stated that efforts are underway to determine the circumstances of the shooting and to apprehend those responsible.
Okoye emphasized that the police commissioner has maintained a firm stance against cultism, gang violence, and all forms of criminal behavior in the state. He added that all necessary measures will be implemented to identify and arrest individuals found to be culpable, ensuring they face prosecution in accordance with the law.
“There will be no hiding place for perpetrators of violent crimes in the state,” Okoye said.
The commissioner’s directive comes at a time when cult-related activities have reportedly resurfaced in the region.
