Police operatives from the Rapid Response Squad in Awkuzu successfully dismantled a kidnapping gang on 9th May 2025, at approximately 7:30 pm, following credible intelligence.
A statement by the command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga said “the operation took place at a suspected criminal hideout in Uke, Idemili South Local Government Area, resulting in the arrest of four individuals, including a female suspect.
Ikenga added that during the raid, “the operatives recovered three vehicles: a black Lexus GS 350 with registration number ENU 561 LY, an ash-coloured Toyota Camry with registration number UWN 614 HK, and a navy blue Toyota Corolla with registration number UMZ 135 AD.
“In addition to the vehicles, officers seized an HP laptop, a car spraying machine, motor wires, and quantities of methamphetamine, colloquially known as Mkpurummiri.
“The arrested suspects have been identified as Chigozie Udolisa, also known as T. Dollars, Anaolu Joseph, alias Blue, Chukwuka Udolisa, known as Udokamiri, and Chinaza Udemezue, the only female in the group.”
He further stated that “all suspects are aged between 19 and 28 years and have confessed to their involvement in various criminal activities, including kidnapping, armed robbery, and car-snatching.
“Chinaza Udemezue disclosed that her boyfriend fled the scene with their firearms upon noticing the police presence. The suspects are currently undergoing interrogation, which aims to uncover more details about their operations and to identify additional members of the gang who remain at large.”
