By Ifeizu Joe
Police operatives in Anambra State have arrested two members of a kidnap gang operating in Anam axis of Anambra West LGA.
State police command’s spokesperson, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga stated this in a press release made available to THE RAZOR in Awka, Anambra State.
Ikenga said the arrest followed a tip off, of attempt by one Chukwuebuka Esulo to sell a Mercedes Benz GLK Sports Utility Vehicle, which was identified to belong to a kidnap victim.
The release read: “On 18th July 2023, Police detectives were alerted to one Chukwuebuka Esulo from Ebonyi State, who was seeking a buyer in Agulu, Anaocha LGA, for a black Mercedes Benz GLK SUV reg. No. BLF 746 EA.
“The owner had earlier been reported kidnapped in Aguleri on 26th June, 2023, and the sum of N4.5m extorted as ransom from the family before he was released.”
He said the man was arrested him for questioning, and he confessed to being a member of the kidnap gang, while disclosing that he was sent from their camp to sell the car.
“The Commissioner of Police, transferred the case to the Anti Kidnapping Unit, Awkuzu, who then went after other members of the gang leading to the arrest of one other member of the gang Ejeka Ufuo, ‘m’ 23 years.
“Ufuo was led to believe that the vehicle had been sold and made to come out to collect the proceeds, when he was arrested.”
Ikenga said efforts were ongoing to arrest fleeing members of the gang and recover their weapons, while CP Aderemi Adeoye commended all personnel involved in the arrest.
