Lawrence Nwimo, Awka
Anambra State Government has demolished more than four buildings used as hideouts by kidnappers at Umu-Umejiaku Nnewi, and Umuogbo Obiofia Nnewi-Ichi, all in Nnewi North Local Government Area.
During the demolition exercise, shrines, mini-cells, bushes, and other instruments used by the kidnappers to perpetrate evil acts were seen on the scenes.
Speaking, Governor Chukwuma Soludo who restated his administration’s zero tolerance for any form of crime and criminality, said that his government is out to restore sanity in the state and ensure adequate security of life and property.
The governor, who was represented by his deputy, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim, warned kidnappers and other criminals to leave the state or face the wrath of the government through the Operation Udo Ga-Achi initiative.
Governor Soludo advised residents to always report any suspicious activities around them to the appropriate authorities or risk being arrested and punished accordingly if the government discovers the illegalities on its own.
Neighbours and an uncle of the prime suspect identified as Chinemerem Oforma denied knowledge of the notorious activities of the suspected kidnapper.
