“Police Operatives from Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu acting on credible information stormed the compound of one Onyeka Aduba alias Totoritor at Umuohi Village, Okija and rescued three abducted citizens chained to building pillars by insurgents,” DSP Ikenga Tochukwu, PPRO Anambra command reveals.
DSP Ikenga stated that the RRS operatives stormed the house located in Ihiala local government area of the state on Friday, July 14th, 2023 at about 4pm.
He stated that the raid followed the confession made by the notorious gang leader, popularly known as ‘Totoritor’ who was arrested earlier and had been in police custody after he was positively identified on July 6th.
The police spokesman in a statement made available to JOURNALIST101 added that: “Two suspects, namely, Okika Chukwujekwu ‘M’ aged 31years, Slyvester Okorie Ikwuanusi ‘M’ aged 55years were arrested for interrogation.
“Preliminary investigation reveals that the rescued citizens have been kept incommunicado and chained to pillars in the above-mentioned Compound for weeks before their rescue.
“Efforts are ongoing to arrest the other fleeing members of the gang.”
Ikenga quoted the state commissioner of Police, CP Aderemi Adeoye to have also “urged the good people of Anambra State to disregard propaganda by outlawed groups and continue to partner with the Police and other security agencies in the State to restore peace to Anambra State.
“They are encouraged to report suspicious persons and unusual movement they may observe to the nearest Police Station or through the Command Emergency number 112 or call 07039194332 for prompt response.
“The ‘npf rescue me app’ is also available for free download on both Android and Apple IOS, for Android and iPhone users respectively.
