Monday, April 14, 2024 –Operatives of the Imo State Police Command Anti Kidnapping Unit led by CSP Oladimeji Odeyeyiwa have apprehended a notorious kidnap kingpin, Aralu Chukwudi Charis, 40yrs of Otolo in Nnewi North LGA of Anambra State.
A statement released by the police command's
spokesperson, ASP Henry Okoye, says the arrest was made following credible
intelligence and a well-coordinated operation that led the ever-gallant
operatives to the criminal hideout of the suspect at Mgbidi in Oru East LGA of
Imo State on April 13 where he was ambushed and eventually arrested.
He stated that the suspect masterminded
several kidnapping and armed robbery operations in Imo State.
‘’On searching his hideout, one Ash
Coloured Toyota Camry, 2005 model, with reg no; MUS 509 DS Lagos, reportedly
snatched was recovered. In the course of investigation, he confessed that he is
the gang leader of a deadly criminal syndicate terrorizing the people of Imo
State and provided crucial information that will assist the determined
operatives in the arrest of his syndicate at large.'' the statement reads in
part
The police added that the suspect will be
arraigned in court upon completion of a comprehensive investigation.
Meanwhile the state Commissioner of Police
Imo State Command, CP Aboki Danjuma, has reiterated the Command's unwavering
commitment to continually clamp down on unrepentant criminal syndicate
perpetrating insecurity in the State. The CP advised the residents of Imo
State, particularly the youths to eschew crime, warning that perpetrators will
always be exposed and in most cases, end up in tragedy.
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