The Police Command in Anambra has confirmed the arrest of two suspects by operatives of the Speedy Response Squad and Anti-Kidnapping Unit.
The suspects are Celestine, a 52-year-old man, and Jacinta, a 45-year-old lady, each residents of Oba in Idemili South LGA.
Their arrest was confirmed in a press release issued on Sunday in Onitsha by the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga.
Mr Ikenga said the arrest occurred on 13 April 13, beneath the brand new operation codenamed ‘Udo Ga Chi,’ focusing on kidnapping and violent crimes within the state.
Throughout a search of their residence, police recovered a pump-action gun, seven single-barrel dane weapons, and 28 reside cartridges, allegedly, from the suspects.
Appearing on contemporary data from the suspects, operatives recovered two AK47 rifles and two empty magazines at their hideout in Omasi, Ayamelum LGA.
The suspects are linked to a kidnap case in Nnewi from July 2024, the place N17.5 million was paid as ransom for the sufferer’s launch.
Mr Ikenga revealed that Celestine allegedly works as a local physician, creating charms and storing weapons for the prison gang.
Jacinta allegedly gathers details about potential victims earlier than the gang strikes, aiding within the planning of their prison actions.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, reaffirmed the command’s resolve to pursue such instances to their logical finish.
He emphasised the significance of this method in stopping additional prison acts and making certain public security throughout Anambra.
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