Police Operatives from Rapid Reaponse Squad, Awkuzu acting on credible information stormed the compound of one Onyeka Aduba alias Totoritor at Umuohi Village, Okija in Ihiala local government area of Anambra state and rescued three abducted citizens chained to building pillars by insurgents.
Two suspects, namely, Okika Chukwujekwu ‘M’ aged 31 years and Slyvester Okorie Ikwuanusi ‘M’ aged 55 years were arrested for interrogation
ANN gathered that the feat followed the confession made by the notorious gang leader, popularly known as ‘Totoritor’ who was arrested earlier and had been in police custody.
He was positively identified on 6th of July 2023 by a victim with gunshot injury before he was arrested.
Preliminary investigation reveals that the rescued citizens have been kept incommunicado and chained to pillars in the above-mentioned Compound for weeks before their rescue.
According to DSP Ikenga Tochukwu, PPRO Anambra State Police Command, efforts are ongoing to arrest the other fleeing members of the gang.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Aderemi Adeoye has urged ndi Anambra to disregard propaganda by outlawed groups and continue to partner with the Police and other security agencies in the State to restore peace to Anambra State.
Ndi Anambra are encouraged to report suspicious persons and unusual movement they may observe to the nearest Police Station or through the Command Emergency number 112 or call 07039194332 for prompt response.
The ‘npf rescue me app’ is also available for free download on both Android and Apple IOS, for Android and iPhone users respectively.
