Two policemen die in Imo road crash, CP mourns

Two policemen attached to the Imo State Police Command have been confirmed dead following a road accident involving seven operatives along the Amakalu–Umuelemma Road in the Isiala Mbano Local Government Area.

The Command has commenced investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident that led to the fatalities.

Imo State Command Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday.

According to Okoye, the accident occurred on Monday, June 29th while the seven Police operatives were on the Amakalu–Umuelemma Road in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area.

He said the commenced a thorough investigation to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the accident.

He explained that the two deceased operatives gave up the ghost while receiving medical treatment while the other five personnel are still in hospital.

He expressed the sympathy of the State Police Commissioner, Audu Bosso to the families of the deceased operatives and prayed for the repose of their souls.

Okoye said, “The Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Audu Garba Bosso, psc(+), mnips, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic road traffic accident involving seven personnel of the Command who were on official duty on 29th June, 2026, along the Amakalu–Umuelemma Road in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State.

“Regrettably, two of the officers later succumbed to their injuries while receiving medical treatment, while the other injured personnel are currently undergoing treatment. The Commissioner of Police has directed that every necessary medical and welfare support be provided to the injured officers to aid their recovery.

“On behalf of the officers and men of the Imo State Police Command, CP Audu Garba Bosso extends his heartfelt condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of the deceased officers. He described their deaths as a painful loss to the Command and the Nigeria Police Force, noting that their dedication and sacrifice in the line of duty will always be remembered.

“The Commissioner of Police also prays for the speedy and full recovery of the injured personnel and assures their families of the Command’s unwavering support during this difficult period. He reaffirmed that the welfare of officers and men remains a priority of the Command.

“The Command has commenced a thorough investigation to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the accident. The Imo State Police Command prays for the peaceful repose of the souls of the departed officers and urges members of the public to keep their families and the injured personnel in their thoughts and prayers.”

He however did not give the names of the deceased nor the other affected personnel involved in the accident.

In May, four people lost their lives in a road accident along Ilesa/Akure expressway at Omi Asoro Junction Ilesa, Osun State.

The Osun Sector Public Education Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Agnes Ogungbemi, said 10 other passengers were injured in the accident.