Anambra: 32-year-old man in police net for alleged attempted kidnapping, extortion
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A 32-year-old man, Chukwuma Obi, has been arrested for alleged attempted kidnapping and extortion, by operatives of Anambra Staye Police Command.
The suspect who hailed from Umuagu Village, Igboukwu, Aguata Local Government Area of the State, was arrest on December 24, 2024, by operatives of the Anti-Cultism Squad, in Enugu-Ukw.
He was accused of demanding a ransom of ₦1,200,000, through threats of abduction.
A statement by the Command’s spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed that the victim reported receiving a menacing message from an individual claiming to be a member of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), threatening abduction unless the demanded ransom was paid into a specified account.
“During interrogation, the suspect confessed to the crime and is currently assisting the Police in identifying and apprehending other members of the gang involved in the criminal activities.
“This arrest follows a similar case late last month, where the Command apprehended a couple specializing in sending threatening messages and extorting victims under the guise of planned abductions. The couple confessed to their crimes and admitted to destroying SIM cards used in their illicit activities,” the statement said.
Meanwhile, the State Commissioner of Police, Nnaghe Obono Itam, has reiterated the Command’s commitment to pursuing all cases to a conclusive end to ensure that suspects are apprehended and justice is served.
Itam emphasized that such efforts are vital in preventing further criminal activities and ensuring the safety and security of residents.
He urged members of the public to report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through its emergency lines.
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