Police probe assault on woman aiding investigation in Imo

The Imo State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the assault of a 55-year-old woman, Ndididamaka Agu, by a group of men at Emekuku, near Owerri, the state capital.

The command’s spokesman, DSP Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

Okoye said the assault was allegedly carried out on Agu because she cooperated with police officers in an investigation.

Okoye stated that the Imo State Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, ordered the probe following a viral video showing the men assaulting the woman.

He said the X-Squad Unit, while acting on the directive, commenced efforts to identify, arrest, and bring all individuals involved in the appalling act to justice without delay.

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The police spokesman said: “Preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was attacked by six men.

“The assault was allegedly carried out because the woman cooperated with police officers who had earlier visited the community for investigative purposes.

“Consequently, efforts are ongoing to apprehend the suspects, after which they will be charged to court.”

Okoye quoted the police commissioner as condemning the act and describing it as barbaric, inhuman, and unacceptable.

Danjuma also warned that any form of jungle justice or intimidation of residents, who lawfully assist the police, would not be tolerated under any circumstance.

The Star