Chinedum Elekwachi
A middle-aged man was nearly beaten to death by irate mob for allegedly kidnapping three children in Akwa village, Ihiala LGA Anambra.
The victims, aged six, three and two, respectively, were said to be having their meal with their mother in front of their house when they were abducted.
The mother had reportedly dashed into the kitchen to get extra food for the children when she came out and could not find her children.
CoreTruth gathered that the suspect had conspired with two others who succeeded in escaping with the kids.
He was however, apprehended by youths in the area who pounced on him before police arrived the scene.
Police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga confirmed the incident to newsmen.
Ikenga said the case is under investigation, while efforts are on to apprehend the fleeing suspects and rescue the missing children.
“On Sept.23, police through assistance of the youths of Akwa Village, arrested one male suspect, Charles Chiemerie Onuigbo.
“The suspect was arrested over an alleged case of abduction of three children.
“Preliminary information reveals that Charles and two others who are currently at large conspired and abducted the three children. .
“Also, the suspect is a neighbor who had been harbouring the two fleeing suspects whose identities are yet unknown.
“In view of the above, Charles was attacked and beaten by irate members of the community.
“He sustained injuries before being rescued by the Police,” he said.
