Police nab native doctor, 1 other for kidnapping in Anambra

Police authorities in Anambra State have arrested a native doctor and one other suspect in the State for kidnapping.

This was disclosed in a statement by the spokesman of the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga.

Ikenga said during raid of the kidnappers den, one pump action, the victim’s vehicle and other incriminating items were recovered from the suspects.

The statement reads, “Following the testimony of a rescued kidnap victim on 22/11/2024 by 6pm 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 reveal 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 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 Command remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents in Anambra State.”

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