Anambra Police Arrest Two Including Native Doctor, Launch Manhunt For Two Others Over Alleged Armed Robbery, Kidnapping
Recover pump action, victim’s vehicle, other incriminating items
Following the testimony of a rescued kidnap victim on Friday, 22/11/2024 by 6 pm near Abagana Girls Secondary School, Joint security forces comprising Police and Anambra Vigilantes busted a Shrine of a Native Doctor at Uru, Abagana.
A release signed by the state Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, on Saturday, 23rd November 2024, disclosed that two suspects have been arrested, while a manhunt has been launched on two other suspects.
Ikenga also said that Items recovered from the suspects include one pump action, the victim’s vehicle, rope, horsewhip and other incriminating items.
He listed the suspects to include one Maduabuchukwu, Ikechukwu Okafor age 30yrs, and Nweze Chijindu aged 38yrs all natives of Abagana, while One Sopuluchukwu Nweze and Sunday Nwakanze aged 30yrs are presently at large.
According to the PPRO, preliminary investigations revealed that the victim was lured to the location by a phone call allegedly initiated by Sunday Nwakanze.
He said 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.
He further informed that the two suspects confessed to the crime and are currently assisting the Police with information for possible arrest of other gang members.
SP Ikenga restated the Command’s committed towards ensuring the safety and security of all residents in Anambra State.
