Enugu Govt Pulls Down another Crime-linked building

The Enugu State Government has once again demolished another building linked to kidnapping in the state.

Officials said the action is in tandem with existing laws and the administration’s stance against crime.

Southeastposts gathered that security operatives recently rescued a kidnap victim from the demolished property, a bungalow in Umueze Awkunanaw, Nkanu West Local Government Area.

The hideout allegedly belonged to the prime suspect, Igwenagu Ogbodo, and his gang, who used it to detain victims.

It was further gathered that Ogbodo and some gang members escaped with gunshot wounds when security forces raided the property.

During the demolition, the Nkanu West Council Chairman, John Ogbodo, commended Governor Peter Mbah for his action against insecurity.

He said, “The prime suspect and his gang kidnapped the person and brought him here. He was rescued, and his vehicle was recovered. Some arms and ammunition were equally recovered,” Ogbodo said.

Ogbodo noted that the state had previously demolished other crime-linked buildings, urging residents and community leaders to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities.

The council chairman stressed that the demolition would discourage criminal activity in the state.

Meanwhile, some community members who witnessed the demolition confirmed the suspect’s criminal history, describing him as a repeat offender.