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.
