Police operatives arrest man, 24 over friend’s kidnap, N5.3m ransom in Anambra

By Praise Chinecherem

Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 24-year old man, Muanaenye Chekwube Victor over alleged kidnapping.

Spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga who disclosed this on Sunday said suspect planned the kidnapping with his gang members with the sum of N5,300,000 before the victim’s release.

He said the suspect who admitted to the crime is currently cooperating with the Police in providing information to assist apprehend his accomplices.

He assured the suspect’s prosecution on conclusion of the investigation.

Police Operatives attached to Uli Divisional Headquarters in the evening of 26th of June 2025 exposed and arrested one Muanaenye Chekwube Victor ‘M’ aged 24 years over a reported case of kidnapping.

“The Case which is under investigation revealed that the suspect planned the kidnapping and collected a ransom in dollars equivalent of five million three hundred thousand Naira with his gang members before the victim was released.

“The suspect during interrogation confessed to having planned the kidnapping plot by luring his friend to escort him to see another friend.

“Victor and his criminal gang allegedly abducted their friend and to avoid suspicion pretended to have been kidnapped by his criminal gang.

“Meanwhile, he is now cooperating with the police, providing information to help apprehend his accomplices and will face prosecution on the conclusion of the investigation.

“The Command remains committed towards improving safety and security in the State.”