Lawrence Nwimo, Awka
Police in Anambra State have apprehended a four-man kidnap gang allegedly terrorizing communities in the state.
The hoodlums were arrested by Police Operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, after they acted on credible information provided on Friday, 9th of May, 2025.
It was learned that the officers, at 7.30 pm on Friday, stormed the criminal hideout in Uke, Idemili North LGA, during which four suspects were arrested, while other valuables and incriminating items were recovered.
Police Spokesperson in the State, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who confirmed the arrests, said three vehicles, one laptop and and pieces of methamphetamine popularly known as Mkpurummiri were recovered at the scene.
“During the raid, four suspects were arrested including a lady. Three vehicles were recovered namely: one black Lexus GS 350 with Reg. No: ENU 561 LY, one ash colour Toyota Camry with Reg. No: UWN 614 HK and one navy blue colour Toyota Corolla with Reg. No: UMZ 135 AD.
“One HP Laptop, one car spraying machine, motor wires, and pieces of methamphetamine popularly known as Mkpurummiri were also recovered at the scene.
“The suspects include one Chigozie Udolisa alias T. Dollars, Anaolu Joseph alias Blue, Chukwuka Udolisa alias Udokamiri and the female among them Chinaza Udemezue all within the age bracket of 19 – 28 years.
“All the suspects have confessed to being members of kidnapping, armed robbery and car-snatching syndicates. Also, Chinaza Udemezue revealed that his boyfriend escaped the scene with their arms upon sighting the Police.”
Ikenga said the suspects are currently undergoing police interrogation aimed at getting more details on their modus operandi and arresting the other suspects that are currently on the run.
