Police Arrest Kidnapper, Accomplices in Anambra After Ransom Payment

Police operatives at Oba Police Divisional Headquarters in Anambra State successfully arrested a notorious kidnapper and three accomplices after a ransom of N200,000 was paid for the release of the victims in captivity.

According to a statement by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ikenga Tochukwu, the operatives also rescued two female victims aged 15 to 19 years in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area of the state.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the main suspect, Ifechukwu Ibesimako, aged 19, from Aboji Village in Oba, along with his accomplices, lured their victims through social media chats under the guise of friendship before holding them hostage for ransom.

The arrest of the suspects also uncovered more criminal activities in the area and a report of another female victim who had previously paid a ransom and was released months ago.

In response to the incident, the Commissioner of Police, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam, warned youths to be cautious of individuals they meet on social media and directed the immediate transfer of the suspects to the Anti-Kidnapping/Robbery Squad for comprehensive investigations.