No fewer than two suspects have been arrested in a native doctor’s shrine at Uru, Abagana in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State for alleged armed robbery and kidnapping.
The suspects who were arrested when joint security forces comprising of the police and Anambra Vigilantes busted the shrine were identified as Ikechukwu Okafor and Nweze Chijindu
SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the Police Public Relations Officer of Anambra State Command made this known in statement on Saturday, noting that the arrest followed the testimony of a rescued kidnap victim on Friday by 6pm near Abagana Girls Secondary School.
He asserted that they had launched a manhunt on two others who were at large, adding that one pump-action, the victim’s vehicle, rope, horsewhip and other incriminating items were recovered.
The statement reads in part; “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 the shrine of a native doctor at Uru, Abagana, arrested two suspects and launched a manhunt on two others, recovered 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.”
