Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have arrested a witch doctor and another suspect in connection with alleged armed robbery and kidnapping. The command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement yesterday, noting that the arrest followed the testimony of a rescued victim who led police to the suspects’ hideout.
According to Ikenga, the victim had been lured to the location by another suspect, who is still at large, before being abducted at gunpoint and taken to a shrine.
The arrested suspects are said to have confessed to the crime and are currently assisting the police in their efforts to apprehend other members of the gang.
“One pump-action rifle, the victim’s vehicle, and other incriminating items were recovered from the suspects,” Ikenga added.
he Anambra State Police Command said it has arrested two suspects, including a native doctor, for alleged kidnapping and armed robbery.
The command said it also recovered one pump action, the victim’s vehicle and other incriminating items from the suspects.
The statement read in part, “Following the testimony of a rescued kidnapped 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 and arrested two suspects.
“During a manhunt on two others, the police also recovered one pump action, the victim’s vehicle, rope, horsewhip and other incriminating items. The suspects included 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 revealed 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.”
Ikenga assured all that the command remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents in Anambra State.
