IMO POLICE COMMAND LAUNCHES INTENSIFIED OPERATIONS AGAINST KIDNAPPING AND VIOLENT CRIME ON OWERRI–ABA EXPRESSWAY.
.... SEAL HOTEL AND MORTUARY OWNED BY SUSPECT WHERE DECOMPOSED AND MUTILATED CORPSES WERE DISCOVERED; DECLARE STANLEY MOROCCO OPARAUGO WANTED..
The Imo State Police Command has announced a major escalation in its ongoing crackdown on kidnapping and violent criminal activities along the Owerri–Aba Expressway, following new intelligence that prompted a comprehensive security operation in Umuhu Autonomous Community, Ngor-Okpala. On Saturday, December 6, 2025, the Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma, led a high-level delegation on an investigative tour of suspected criminal hideouts connected to the wanted suspect, Stanley Morocco Oparaugo, who is currently evading arrest.
The inspection team comprised key government officials and local security stakeholders, including the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Dr. Chioma Egu, Chief Pathologist of the Imo State Specialist Hospital, Dr. Ibeaja Okechukwu, as well as the leadership of the Ngor Okpala Vigilante Group headed by Mr. Henry Ikpe. Also present was the Chairman of Ngor Okpala LGA, Hon. Mrs. Chika Ibekwe, who joined the collaborative effort to uncover criminal operations threatening community safety.
During the operation, the team visited a hotel and a privately owned mortuary linked to the suspect, both of which intelligence reports indicated were being exploited by kidnappers and other violent criminals. The discoveries at the mortuary were deeply disturbing, with officials finding decomposing and mutilated corpses stored in hazardous and unhygienic conditions. These discoveries intensified fears of possible illegal organ-harvesting activities and reinforced concerns about the extent of criminal operations in the area.
Acting on the gravity of the situation, the Imo State Government immediately ordered the sealing of both the hotel and mortuary. A subsequent search of the suspect’s residence yielded vital exhibits now in police custody. Forensic specialists meticulously documented and secured all evidence to aid ongoing investigations. CP Danjuma emphasized that no stone would be left unturned, assuring the public that all collaborators and beneficiaries of the criminal network would be identified, arrested, and prosecuted.
The Police Command has formally declared Stanley Morocco Oparaugo WANTED, urging residents to provide any useful information that could aid his arrest. Members of the public are encouraged to approach the nearest police station or call 0803 477 3600 with credible information.
In view of heightened travel and commercial activity as the holiday season approaches, the Imo State Police Command has significantly reinforced security presence along the Owerri–Aba Expressway. The Command reassures commuters and residents that robust security measures have been deployed to guarantee safe movement throughout the festive period. According to the spokesperson for the Command, DSP Henry Okoye, the police remain fully committed to restoring public confidence and maintaining law and order across the state.
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