A native doctor, and one other have landed in police net for alleged kidnapping and armed robbery in Anambra State.
According to the Anambra State Police Command, upon the arrest of the two suspects, dangerous items were recovered from them. Among these include one pump action and other incriminating items.
This was contained in a press statement on Saturday, by the Command’s spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga. He added that the arrest was made following the testimony of a rescued kidnapped victim in the area.
The statement read in part, “Following the testimony of a rescued kidnapped victim on 22/11/2024 by 6pm near Abagana Girls Secondary School, joint security forces comprising of Police and Anambra Vigilantes busted a shrine of a native doctor at Uru, Abagana and arrested two suspects.
“During a manhunt on two others, the police also recovered one pump action, the victim’s vehicle, rope, horsewhip and other incriminating items. The suspects included 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.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the victim was lured to the location by a phone call allegedly initiated by Sunday Nwakanze. The victim was abducted at gunpoint. He was 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 assured all that the Command remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents in Anambra State.
source: Punch
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