Chinedum Elekwachi
Police have arrested two kidnap suspects in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State.
Police spokesperson in the state, Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday.
According to him, police operatives of the Rapid Response Squad/Anti-kidnapping Unit arrested the suspects – a native doctor and a woman.
Operatives recovered one pump action gun, seven single barrel dane guns and 28 live cartridges from the suspects during a search in their house.
He gave thier names as Celestine Onuyia ‘M’ aged 52 years and Jacinta Okolo Udenka ‘F’ aged 45 years both residents of Oba.
They were arrested on April 13, 2025, during a search in their house.
Acting on information earlier extracted from the suspects, operatives during interrogation today 20th April 2025 recovered two more AK47 rifles.
The operatives also recovered 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, Mrs Jacinta gets information about their victims before they execute their evil plans.
“The Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu assures of the Command’s willingness to follow cases up to logical conclusion until the suspects are arrested.
“This measure is critical to the ongoing efforts to prevent further criminal activities in the State.”
