By Praise Chinecherem
Two notorious secessionist group members, including a fake pastor involved in kidnapping, car snatching and armed robbery have been arrested by Joint Security Operatives in Anambra State.
Police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga said the suspects operating at Uga, Ekwulobia, Umuchu, Nkpologu, Ezinifite, Aguata environs were apprehended following credible information.
He said amongst the suspects included one with bullet wounds on his leg while the other, a fake pastor was preparing charms for the gang members.
He said, “In a follow-up of an investigation of a kidnap incident in Aguata reported to the Police sometime last year, Joint Security Operatives working on credible information, in mid-day of today 22/8/2024 comprising of Military, Civil Defence and Other Security Forces arrested two notorious secessionist group members involved in kidnapping, car snatching, and armed robbery operating at uga, Ekwulobia, Umuchu, Nkpologu, Ezinifite, Aguata environs.
“Among the two suspects’ names withheld, one has bullet wounds on his leg while the other a fake pastor preparing criminal charms for the gang members have confessed to the crime and is already assisting the Police in apprehending other gang members.
“The suspects have also provided information on the location of the shrine where they prepare the charms and some snatched vehicles.
“The Commissioner Of Police, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam has assured Ndi Anambra that the Command is working tirelessly on all reported cases especially incidents of kidnap, armed robbery and otherwise, as the trust bestowed on us for the protection of life and properties is not taken for granted.”
