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Police in Anambra state have arrested five suspects over alleged kidnapping, armed robbery, unlawful possession of firearm.
Command spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga who disclosed this on Sunday said the suspects were arrested in separate operations in various parts of the state.
He said all the suspects would be charged to court on conclusion of investigations.
He said, “In separate operations, Police arrests a total of five suspects in a case of kidnapping, armed robbery, unlawful possession of firearm, recovers a locally made Beretta pistol and a suspected stolen vehicle_
“The ongoing Security Operational review and safety emplacement in the State by the Commissioner of Police CP Ikioye Orutugu has started to expose the undesirable elements in the State.
“Consequently, in the early hours of 22nd February 2025, Police Operatives attached to a Special Anti Cultism Squad stormed a criminal hideout at Igbariam and arrested one Miracle Chukwunoso, Chinweze Charles and Bonaventure Chigozie all males, between the age bracket of 20 – 26 years. The team also recovered a locally fabricated Beretta pistol from them.
“The suspects were positively identified by victims, who were attacked and dispossessed of their personal belongings. A total sum of Two Hundred and Fifty-Four Thousand Naira (#254,000) was withdrawn from the victim’s account on 21st February 2025 along Otoko, Igbariam.
“In another development, Police Operatives attached to the 3 -3 Police Divisional Headquarters on 16th February 2025 by 2 pm swiftly responded to a kidnap incident and rescued the victim by Ejison Fuel Station along Enugu/ Onitsha Expressway.
“The Operatives in a diligent follow-up of the Case arrested two suspects (names withheld) to enable the operatives apprehend other gang members and recovered one Ash-coloured Toyota Corolla allegedly belonging to the victim in a Mechanic workshop at 3-3 Area.
“According to the victim, the armed men forcefully withdrew more than One million Naira (#1,000,000) only from his account during his captivity and dispossessed him of his two phones valued at Eight hundred and twenty thousand Naira (#820,000).”
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