By Prisca Nguzo
Operatives of Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Imo State Police Command led by ACP Oladimeji Odeyeyiwa have arrested three suspected notorious kidnappers over the abduction of one Gerry Nwokoro at Awo-Omamma, in Oru East council area of the state.
The victim, a proprietor of a known primary and secondary school (name withheld) situated at Awo-Omamma, was rescued unharmed after the operatives traced the gang to a forest.
The suspects are one Mr. Odinaka Ekwebelem, Ejike Sunday and Chinedu Duru, all from Mgbidi in Oru West council area of the state.
Items recovered from the suspects included two AK-47 rifles, three pump-action guns, one locally fabricated short gun, thirty-one rounds of ammunition, and third-seven live cartridges.
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The Guardian gathered that the suspects and other fleeing members of their gang led by one Chukwudi Anigbo, popularly known as Imiri Nsi had on 16th November, trailed the victim within a church premises and abducted only him.
Speaking to newsmen at the Command's headquarters in Owerri on Thursday, the Command's spokesman, DSP Henry Okoye said the suspects were arrested following high intelligence led operation by men of the Command.
According to Okoye, the suspects have been on the wanted list of the command for various crimes including kidnapping, armed robbery, car snatching, rape and selling and receiving stolen property.
He disclosed that the command has commenced full scale investigation over the matter and would charge the suspects to court as soon as the investigations are concluded.
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Okoye reiterated the Command's commitment under the leadership of CP Aboki Danjuma to continually guarantee adequate security in the state especially during the forthcoming yuletide season.
He appealed to the citizens to remain calm and to assist the police and other security agencies in the state with useful information that would help sustain existing peace and stability in the state.
Also, when interrogated by the newsmen, the suspects confessed to the crimes and promised to assist the police apprehend other fleeing members of the gang.
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