A native doctor and one other have been arrested by a joint security forces comprising of Police and Anambra Vigilantes at Uru, Abagana in Njikoka local government area of Anambra State.
The arrest, according to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer of Anambra State, SP Ikenga Tochukwu, followed a raid of the shrine of the native doctor.
Ikenga disclosed that; “Following the testimony of a rescued kidnap 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.
“The suspects include 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 reveal 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.”
He added that items recovered from them include; one pump action, the victim’s vehicle, rope, horsewhip and other incriminating items.
“The two suspects confessed to the crime and are currently assisting the Police with information for possible arrest of other gang members currently at large.
“The Command remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents in Anambra State.”
