By Okechukwu Onuegbu
Anambra State Police command, on Sunday, announced arrest of a female and a male kidnap suspects, Ms Jacinta Udenka and Mr Celestine Onuyia.
Udenka, 45 and Onuyia, 52 allegedly who are both natives of Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area (LGA), were arrested by operation Udo Ga-Achi zero kidnapping operatives attached to The Rapid Response Squad/Anti-kidnapping Unit.
“According to State Police command Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mr Tochukwu Ikenga, items recovered from the suspects were one pump action gun, seven single barrel Dane guns and 28 pieces of live cartridges.
“Also, information extracted during the interrogation of the suspects led to the recovery of two more AK47 rifles and two empty AK47 magazines. The Operatives acting on information earlier extracted from the suspects during their interrogation recovered two more AK47 rifles and two empty magazines in their criminal hideout at Omasi, Ayamelum LGA.
“The Operatives have since been investigating a kidnap incident that occurred at Nnewi in July 2024, where a ransom of N17,500,000 was collected before the victim was released from their captivity. Information also revealed that Mr Celestine is allegedly a native doctor who provides criminal charms and keeps the weapons for the gang. At the same time, Mrs Jacinta gets information about their victims before they execute their evil plans.
“The Commissioner of Police, Dr Ikioye Orutugu assured of the Command’s willingness to follow cases up to a logical conclusion until the suspects are arrested. This measure is critical to the ongoing efforts to prevent further criminal activities in the State,” he added
