Vigilance group arrests 2 kidnap suspects, rescue two victims in Anambra

[MrVan]

By VINCENT UJUMADU

AWKA—A vigilante group in Ihembosi community in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State, has stormed the hideout of suspected kidnappers in the area, arresting two suspects and rescued two victims.

One of the victims was said to be from Amiri in Oru West Local Government Area of Imo State, while the other is from Umuoji in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.

Vanguard gathered that the two suspects and their victims were handed over to the state Anti-robbery Squad, SARS, at Awkuzu in Oyi Local Government Area.

It was also gathered that the discovery of the hideout was made by the owner of the house residing in Onitsha, who came home only to find two persons tied together in one of the rooms.

According to the source, the owner of the house immediately reported to the Ihembosi vigilante group, which quickly mobilised and laid ambush for the suspects and apprehended them.

State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Raphael Uzoigwe confirmed the development, adding that the state Police Command was leaving no stone unturned to ensure that the state was free of kidnappers and other criminals.

Uzoigwe said that the suspects were already being interrogated with a view of getting to the root of the matter.

Vanguard Nigeria