Chinedum Elekwachi
Anambra state police has arrested a 19-year old man over kidnap and murder of one George Onwurah in Ndiukwuenu Village, Orumba North Local Government Area of the state.
Spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga said the suspect, Chimaobi Mbonu was arrested by Police Operatives attached to the Awgbu Divisional Headquarters leveraging on community support.
He said suspect and some of his gang members still at large kidnapped and tortured their victim to death after collecting ransom.
He said, “Police Operatives attached to the Awgbu Divisional Headquarters leveraging on community support on 12th June 2025 by 10.20am arrested one Chimaobi Mbonu ‘m’ aged 19 years old.
“The suspect, allegedly a member of a kidnapping gang was involved in the kidnap and murder of late Mr George Onwurah in May 2024 at Ndiukwuenu Village, Orumba North Local Government Area.
“Preliminary information revealed that the said Chimaobi and some other gang members still at large kidnapped and tortured their victims to death after collecting ransom.
“The criminal gang is also responsible for the vandalization of the Community Health Care Centre, where they stole a lot of electrical materials and other valuables.
“Given the above, the Operatives have emplaced operational plans to arrest other gang members that are currently at large.”
