The Enugu State Command Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad recently arrested two sisters and 4 others for kidnapping offences in Enugu State, South-East of Nigeria.
The press release signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe, states that the ugly incidents happened within the first 2 weeks in the month of July, 2025.
“On July 15, 2025, at about 2 pm, the Command’s Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad arrested two female suspects—Juliet Chukwu (aged 39) and Nancy Chukwu (aged 40)—in an intelligence-led operation. The suspects, who are sisters and claimed to be law enforcement officers, were apprehended while sharing a ransom of ₦10,000,000.00.”
“The ransom was obtained from their kinsman, whom they had conspired to kidnap on July 14, 2025, after initially demanding ₦50,000,000.00. The victim was rescued unharmed, and the operatives recovered the ransom cash and a Toyota Corolla vehicle belonging to one of the suspects.”
A collaborative effort of the Police and Neighbourhood Watch, Forest Guards and local hunters led to the recovery of an AK-47 rifle loaded with 2 live rounds of ammunition; while one of the suspects was neutralized, his gang escaped and are still at large.
“On July 16, 2025, at about 3 pm, police operatives attached to Okpuje Division, in collaboration with members of the Neighbourhood Watch, Forest Guards, and local hunters, swiftly responded to a distress call regarding suspected armed kidnappers sighted in a forest at Okpuje-Ani community in Nsukka LGA.”
“Upon arrival, the armed suspects engaged the team. The operatives returned fire, neutralizing one of the suspects while others escaped. An AK-47 rifle loaded with two live rounds of ammunition was recovered from the neutralized suspect.”
Also, 3 under 30 years old other male suspects were arrested for kidnap-related offences; one at Ugwu-Onyeama and two at Okemmou, 9th Mile Corner in Udi LGA.
“In a separate operation on the same day (16th July) at about 4 pm, operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Tactical Squad, acting on credible intelligence, arrested one Aliyu Adamu (male, aged 23) at Ugwu-Onyeama, along the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway.”
“During interrogation, the suspect confessed to participating in multiple kidnappings and stated that he had been invited from Awka, Anambra State, by another suspect now at large for criminal operations in Enugu State.”
Meanwhile, 2 kidnapped victims have identified their abductors, clothes, and wristwatch belonging to them, found with the 2 suspects upon arrest by the Anti-kidnapping squad.
“Operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Tactical Squad arrested two male suspects: Usman Musa (aged 20) and Musa Zaria (aged 24), both from Kogi State, during a tactical operation at Okemmou, 9th Mile Corner in Udi LGA.”
“The suspects were found in possession of clothing and a wristwatch belonging to two male victims kidnapped on July 4, 2025. The victims later identified both the items and the suspects as those involved in their abduction.”
The spate of insecurity and kidnapping cases in Enugu has become worrisome; however, the Enugu State Police Command has promised not to rest on its laurels until it completely rids the state of criminal elements.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, PSC, reassures Enugu residents of the Police’s commitment to their safety, even as he commends the operatives for their bravery, professionalism, and swift responses.
The arrested suspects will be arraigned in court once investigations are concluded, while concerted efforts are ongoing to arrest other suspects at large.
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