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.
According to a press release issued by the Anambra state command Police Public Relations Officer SP Ikenga Tochukwu on November 23rd, 2024, the Police also recovered "one pump action, the victim’s vehicle, rope, horsewhip and other incriminating items."
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.