Wednesday, September 24, 2025 - The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a serving soldier for allegedly f@king his kidnap in a bid to extort N20 million from his family.
The suspect identified as 38-year-old Samuel Ekezie, personnel
of the 302 Artillery Regiment of the Nigerian Army, Onitsha, was apprehended on
the evening of September 15, 2025, and taken into custody.
In a statement released, the command’s spokesperson, SP
Ikenga Tochukwu, said the suspect allegedly staged his abduction to obtain
money from his relatives.
Tochukwu mentioned that preliminary investigations revealed
that on August 15, 2025, Ekezie sent a text message to his family claiming he
had been kidnapped and demanding a ransom of N20 million for his release.
SP Tochukwu further disclosed that, acting on
technology-driven intelligence, operatives tracked and arrested the suspect at
his hideout in Rivers State.
He added that the command assures the public of a thorough
investigation into the matter, stating its commitment to ensuring justice is
served.
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