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The Anambra State Police Command says it has successfully rescued two kidnapped young women and apprehended four suspects involved in the crime.
In a press statement released by the state police spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the operation was conducted by officers from the Oba Police Divisional Headquarters in Idemili South Local Government Area.
The statement revealed that the rescue mission unfolded after a ransom of N200,000 was paid to secure the victims’ release.
The rescued victims were identified as two females between the ages of 15 and 19 years old.
Southeastposts gathered that the suspects, led by 19-year-old Ifechukwu Ibesimako from Aboji Village Oba, lured the victims through social media interactions, establishing friendships before holding them hostage. Their release was contingent upon a ransom payment from the victims’ families.
It was also learnt that the apprehension of this group has also revealed the level of criminality going on in the area as it was discovered that another female victim had previously been kidnapped, forced to pay a ransom, and subsequently released months ago.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam, has issued a public warning, urging young people to exercise caution when interacting with individuals online.
He has also directed the immediate transfer of the suspects to the Command’s anti-kidnapping/robbery squad for a thorough investigation.
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