Delight Chinedum

Two suspected kidnappers have been arrested by the Police in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area of Abambra state.

Police spokesperson Tochukwu Ikenga who disclosed this in a statement said the suspects, a native doctor and a woman were arrested by Police Operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad/Anti-kidnapping Unit.

He said one pump action gun, seven single barrel dane guns and twenty-eight live cartridges were recovered from the suspects while searching their house.

He said, “Police Operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad/Anti-kidnapping Unit on 13th April 2025 arrested one Celestine Onuyia ‘M’ aged 52 years and Jacinta Okolo Udenka ‘F’ aged 45 years all residents of Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area.

“During a search in their house, the operatives recovered one pump action gun, seven single barrel dane guns and twenty-eight live cartridges.

“Similarly, the Operatives acting on information earlier extracted from the suspects during their interrogation today 20th April 2025 recovered two more AK47 rifles and 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 Seventeen million, Five hundred thousand Naira only (#17,500,000) was collected before the victim was released from their captivity.

“Information also revealed that Mr 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 CP Ikioye Orutugu assures of the Command’s willingness to follow cases up to a logical conclusion until the suspects are arrested.

“This measure is critical to the ongoing efforts to prevent further criminal activities in the State.”