From Ifeoma Ejiofor
Police operatives in Anambra State have arrested a suspected female Kidnapper and three others.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the command, Tochukwu Ikenga (SP) revealed this in a press statement made available to journalists.
He said, “Police Operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu acting on credible information on the 9th of May, 2025 by 7.30 pm stormed a criminal hideout in Uke, Idemili North LGA. During the raid, four suspects were arrested including a lady.
“Three vehicles were recovered namely: one black Lexus GS 350 with Reg. No: ENU 561 LY, one ash colour Toyota Camry with Reg. No: UWN 614 HK and one navy blue colour Toyota Corolla with Reg. No: UMZ 135 AD. One HP Laptop, one car spraying machine, motor wires, and pieces of methamphetamine popularly known as Mkpurummiri were also recovered at the scene.
“The suspects include one Chigozie Udolisa alias T. Dollars, Anaolu Joseph alias Blue, Chukwuka Udolisa alias Udokamiri and the female among them Chinaza Udemezue all within the age bracket of 19 – 28 years.
“All the suspects have confessed to being members of kidnapping, armed robbery and car-snatching syndicates.”
The PPRO noted that the female suspected Kidnapper, Chinaza Udemezue has revealed that his boyfriend escaped the scene with their arms upon sighting the police operatives.
Ikenga said that the suspects are currently undergoing police interrogation aimed at getting more details on their modus operandi and arresting the other suspects that are currently on the run.
The PPRO assured Ndi-Anambra that the Police Command will continue to work tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of the communities in the State.