Ugo Nosiri, Owerri
Operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Police Command in Imo State led by Oladimeji Odeyeyiwa, have apprehended a notorious kidnapper Aralu Chukwudi Charis, at a criminal hideout of the suspect at Mgbidi in Oru East LGA.
According to the Command’s spokesperson, Mr. Henry Okoye, 40- year-old Mr. Charis who hails from Otolo in Nnewi North LGA of Anambra State is alleged to have masterminded several kidnapping and armed robbery operations in the state.
Some items recovered from his hideout, include one Ash Coloured Toyota Camry, 2005 model, with Reg No; MUS 509 DS Lagos, reportedly snatched.
In the course of investigation, Mr. Charis confessed to being the gang leader of a deadly criminal syndicate terrorising the people of Imo State. He also provided crucial information that will assist the operatives in the arrest of his syndicate at large.
The suspect will be arraigned in court upon completion of a comprehensive investigation.
Meanwhile the Commissioner of Police Imo State Command, Aboki Danjuma, has reiterated the Command’s unwavering commitment to the continually clamping down of unrepentant criminal syndicate perpetrating insecurity in the State and advised the residents of Imo State, particularly the youths, to eschew crime, warning that perpetrators will always be exposed and in most cases, end up in tragedy.
The Command therefore calls on the owner of the recovered Toyota Car or anyone who may know the owner to kindly inform him/her to report at the Command Headquarters with proof of ownership for possible identification and collection.
