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From Emmanuel Uzor, Awka
Anambra State Police Command has arrested two kidnap suspects and recovered various rifles.
Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer( PPRO), SP Toochukwu Ikenga, said information extracted during the interrogation of the suspects led to the recovery of two additional AK47 rifles and two empty AK47 magazines.
Ikenga said,” police Operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad/Anti-kidnapping Unit, on April 13,2025, arrested Celestine Onuyia, 52, and Jacinta Okolo Udenka,45, all residents of Oba, Idemili South Local Government and during a search in their house, recovered one pump action gun, seven single barrel dane guns and 28 live cartridges.
Similarly, the operatives acting on information earlier extracted from the suspects during their interrogation on April 20, 2025, 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 #17,500,000 was collected before the victim was released from their captivity.
“Information also revealed that Celestine is allegedly a native doctor who provides criminal charms and keeps the weapons for the gang. At the same time, Jacinta gets information about their victims before they execute their evil plans.
“ Commissioner of Police Ikioye Orutugu, assures 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.”
