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Anambra – Police in Anambra State have arrested five suspects for kidnapping, armed robbery, and illegal possession of firearms.
SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the police command spokesman, said the suspects were caught in separate operations. Police recovered a locally made Beretta pistol and a stolen vehicle.
Ikenga credited the arrests to new security measures from Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu.
On February 22, 2025, police raided a criminal hideout in Igbariam. They arrested Miracle Chukwunoso, Chinweze Charles, and Bonaventure Chigozie, all between 20 and 26 years old. Victims identified these suspects as those who attacked and robbed them.
Police also rescued a kidnapping victim near Ejison Fuel Station on the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway. They arrested two suspects and found the victim’s stolen Toyota Corolla.
Ikenga said all suspects will face charges in court after investigations.
Kidnapping Details
The victim said the armed men stole over N1 million from his account and two phones worth N820,000 during his kidnapping. Police recovered a locally made Beretta pistol and other items.
