Police nab native doctor, two others over kidnapping, robbery in Anambra

 Police in Anambra State have arrested three persons, including a native doctor over alleged kidnapping and armed robbery.

The spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga who disclosed this in a statement said the suspects were arrested by Joint security forces comprising the Police and Anambra Vigilantes.

He said the arrest followed kidnap of their victim near Abagana Girls Secondary School after busting a shrine of the native doctor at Uru, Abagana.

He said one pump action, the victim’s vehicle and other incriminating items were recovered from the suspect.

He said, “Following the testimony of a rescued kidnap victim on 22/11/2024 by 6 pm 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.”