In a statement on Thursday, Anambra State Police Command spokesperson Tochukwu Ikenga revealed that the suspects were apprehended by a joint security team, including the military, civil defence, and other forces.
Ikenga stated that the suspects were part of a notorious secessionist group involved in kidnapping, car theft, and armed robbery in remote areas of the state.
The arrests were made on Thursday following an investigation into a kidnapping incident in the Aguata community, reported to the police in 2023.
“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 has 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.”
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