Anambra Police Command arrests notorious kidnapper, PABLO, 300 other suspects

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 - The Anambra State Police Command has announced significant breakthroughs in its efforts to reduce crime and criminality in the state.

During a press conference at the police headquarters in Awka, the Commissioner of Police, Nnaghe Obono Itam, said the command has recorded numerous successes recently, including the arrest of a notorious kidnapper, known as Pablo, who had been terrorizing Ihiala, Anambra State, and other areas in Enugu and Delta States.

He said over 300 suspects were recently arrested, including securing 15 convictions and rescuing 14 kidnapped victims unhurt.

He also announced that the command recovered a substantial amount of arms and ammunition, including 43 unexploded improvised devices, over 100 different brands of arms, and 2,937 ammunition of various types.

Additionally, the police have recovered 40 stolen vehicles and various brands of motorcycles.

Some notable breakthroughs include the elimination of the masterminds behind the attack on police operatives in Uruagu Nnewi, the arrest of an 18-year-old boy involved in a planned cult killing, and the destruction of several criminal camps, including one in Nimo, Njikoka LGA, which led to the recovery of 19 unexploded devices.

Two notorious cultists were arrested in Awka, leading to the recovery of a pump action gun, four live cartridges, and other exhibits.

In a recent development, the command rescued three children allegedly stolen from their parents in Bauchi State and sold in Anambra State.

Four suspects, including an illegal foster mother, were arrested and confessed to the crime.

The police are urging the public to assist in identifying the rescued children and reuniting them with their parents.

The command has also appealed to the public to share information about any suspicious activities, emphasizing that security is everyone’s business.

The Commissioner of Police expressed gratitude to the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, and the Executive Governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo, for their support.

He assured the public that the command is committed to consolidating its gains in crime prevention and restoration of law and order in the state.