Sunday, November 24, 2024 - The police in
Anambra state have arrested a native doctor and one other for allegedly running
a kidnapping and armed robbery syndicate in the state. In a statement released
today November 23, the command's spokesperson, SP Ikenga Tochukwu, says the
suspects were arrested following the testimony of a rescued kidnap victim on
22/11/2024 by 6 pm near Abagana Girls Secondary School.
Ikenga said the Joint security forces comprising of Police and Anambra
Vigilantes busted the Shrine of the Native Doctor at Uru, Abagana, arrested two
suspects and launched a manhunt on two others, recover one pump action, the
victim’s vehicle, rope, horsewhip and other incriminating items.
The suspects include one Maduabuchukwu, Ikechukwu Okafor age 30yrs, and
Nweze Chijindu aged 38yrs all natives of Abagana while One Supuluchukwu Nweze
and Sunday Nwakanze aged 30yrs are presently at large.
Ikenga said preliminary investigations reveal that the victim was lured
to the location by a phone call allegedly initiated by Sunday Nwakanze. The
victim was abducted at gunpoint, dispossessed of valuables, and transported to
a shrine where he was restrained using ropes and had his mouth sealed.
‘’The two suspects confessed to the crime and are currently assisting
the Police with information for possible arrest of other gang members.'' Ikenga
said
The Command remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents in Anambra State.
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