Police nab notorious kidnapper in Anambra, recover arm

Police authorities in Anambra State have arrested a notorious kidnapper simply identified as Pablo Mamu.

A statement by the spokesman of the command in Anambra, Tochukwu Ikenga revealed that the 38 year old suspect was arrested following an credible information.

He said a joint security taskforce comprising police and local vigilante, bursted the suspect in his hideout and during a search conducted, some exhibits were found.

According to Ikenga, one OFN rifle, one locally made pistol, one live 9mm Ammunition, eight live cartridges and one black Lexus 330 jeep with a different plate number Abuja reg nos: ABJ 159 LC and Enugu JRV 928 SX were recovered from the suspect.

The statement reads, “As CP Itam commends the synergy between the security operatives and the vigilance and courage of the public in providing actionable intelligence.

“Security team comprising of Police and AVG Operatives in the early hours of 23/12/2024 arrested one Pablo Mamu ‘M’ aged 38years from Ughelli, Delta State and recovered one OFN rifle, one locally made pistol, one live 9mm Ammunition, eight live cartridges and one black Lexus 330 jeep with a different plate number Abuja reg nos: ABJ 159 LC and Enugu JRV 928 SX.

“The Joint Security Team acted on credible information provided, burst the suspect in his harbor and during a search conducted the above exhibits were found.

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam, while commending the synergy between the security operatives and the vigilance of the public in providing actionable intelligence, emphasizes the importance of continued collaboration to ensure the safety and security of all residents during and after this festive season.”

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