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    Lady, three others nabbed over kidnap, robbery in Anambra community

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    Delight Chinedum

    Police in Anambra state have arrested four persons, including a woman during a raid of criminal hideout in Uke, Idemili South Local government area of the state.

    Spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga who disclosed this on Saturday said the suspects confessed being members of kidnapping, armed robbery and car-snatching syndicates.

    He said the woman among them revealed that his boyfriend escaped the scene with their arms upon sighting the Police.

    According to him, three vehicles, one HP Laptop, one car spraying machine, motor wires, and pieces of methamphetamine popularly known as Mkpurummiri were recovered during the operation.

    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 South 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. Also, Chinaza Udemezue revealed that his boyfriend escaped the scene with their arms upon sighting the Police.

    “Meanwhile, 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 Anambra State Police Command continues to work tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of the communities in the State.”

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