Operatives of Joint Security Forces have arrested a native doctor and one other suspect over allegation of robbery and kidnapping.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for Anambra State Command, Tochukwu Ikenga (SP) revealed this in a press statement.
The PPRO said that one pump action gun, the victim’s vehicle and other incriminating items were recovered from the suspects.
Ikenga said, “Following the testimony of a rescued kidnap victim on 22/11/2024 by 6 pm near Abagana Girls Secondary School, Joint security forces comprising of Police and Anambra Vigilantes busted a Shrine of a 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.
“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, dispossessed of his 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.
The PPRO said that the command is fully committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents in Anambra State.
