Security Operatives Nab 3 Kidnappers, Rescue Victim In Anambra

April 30, 2023
Security Operatives Nab 3 Kidnappers, Rescue Victim In Anambra

Three members of a criminal gang of kidnappers have been arrested by a joint security operatives in Aguata Council Area of Anambra State.

The criminals, who were arrested on  Thursday, 27th April 2023 are: Chinonso Offor, a native of Enugu State, resident in Ekwulọbịa, Hycent Ugwuike, native of Nsukka, resident in Onitsha and Samuel Sunday from Akwa-Ibom but resident in Isuochi, Abịa State.

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After hot gun exchanges with the security operatives,  the hoodlums were overpowered, leading to rescue of their  victim, who was kidnapped at Neni by Okacha Junction.

Two AK-47 with live ammunition, fake police and army uniforms, two Cell phones, two Bulletproof vest, two Walkie-talkie, one black Prado Jeep with registration number: GWA – 696 CM ABUJA, one Ash Lexus 350 with registration number: EKY – 605GV LAGOS and others.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Tochukwu Ikéngà, who confirmed the incident to newsmen said that the hoodlums confessed to the Anambra State Police operatives as being members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

The hoodlums are still in police custody, undergoing further investigations.

Security Operatives Nab 3 Kidnappers, Rescue Victim In Anambra

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