The Police Command in Anambra state has arrested one Chukwuma Obi, in connection with an alleged case of attempted kidnapping and extortion.
The arrested suspect, aged thirty two hails from Umuagu Village, Igboukwu in Aguata local government area of the state.
He was arrested by operatives of the Anti-Cultism Squad, Enugu-Ukwu.
This is contained in a statement signed by the Public Relations officer of the command, Mr Tochukwu Ikenga,
The statement says the suspect was accused of demanding a ransom of one million, two hundred thousand naira, through threats of abduction.
It explains that the victim reported receiving a menacing message from an individual claiming to be a member of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), threatening abduction unless the demanded ransom was paid into a specified account.
According to the statement the Police Image Maker adds that during interrogation, the suspect confessed to the crime and he is currently assisting the Police in identifying and apprehending other members of the gang involved in the criminal activities.
The statement stresses that the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Nnaghe Itam reiterates the Command’s commitment to pursuing all cases to a conclusive end to ensure that suspects were apprehended and justice served.
