Mr Olaniyi advised the new PCRC executives to keep the flag flying through commitment and dedication to duty.
Mr Azubuike was kidnapped at Ayayi Community, near Obollo, while returning from an assignment on Tuesday.
The police said a preliminary investigation revealed that two hoodlums died from an IED.
Mr Okoye noted that the hoax caused significant distress to Mr Chidebere’s family and the university community.
Mr Okoye also stated that operations were underway to apprehend the fleeing suspects.
Unknown gunmen, on Monday evening, struck at the Irete axis of the Owerri-Onitsha Expressway, killing four police operatives and a female point-of-sale operator.
Mr Okoye said a citizen reported to the police that a Mack truck and four minibuses were involved in the accident at IMSU Junction, along Okigwe Road.
The police command in Imo said Tuesday it had arrested a wanted alleged terrorist.
The police spokesperson said the CP mandated the special squad to free the abducted official.
“The command intends to carry out further DNA confirmatory tests to ascertain the identities of the victims,” Mr Okoye stated.
