Mr Okoye said that the operation was conducted by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, led by ACP Oladimeji Odeyeyiwa.
The CP urged the command’s operatives to discharge their lawful duties professionally.
The police authorities said they were summoned to Abuja for questioning over the incident.
The CP assured residents of sustained efforts to eliminate criminal elements and maintain public safety in the state.
The CP lauded Governor Hope Uzodimma for his consistent support in welfare and logistics
He assured that efforts are underway to collaborate with relevant agencies to identify and reunite the minors with their biological families.
Mr Danjuma reminded officers at various duty posts about the core values of modern policing.
Mr Okoye said the suspects were negotiating to sell the boy for N2.7 million before their arrest.
The police command in Imo has commenced an orderly room trial against four of its operatives over alleged extortion.
The police said that a 38-year-old suspect from Amimo in the Ikeduru LGA of Imo State, was arrested.
