Enugu police arrest 100 suspected kidnappers, robbers

The Enugu State Police Command has arrested over 100 suspected armed robbers, kidnappers, cultists and recovered over 60 arms and ammunition.
Commissioner of Police Mohammed Adamu told Daily Sun that on September 3, 2015, the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), arrested some suspected armed robbers with their leader identified as Ifeanyi Nwatu. “They had robbed on Agulu Street, Federal Housing. Their victims lost Nokia Lumia valued at N22,000 and collected their ATM cards.
“SARS operatives rounded them up at First Bus-stop, Abakpa, and recovered some arms and ammunition of pipe locally made pistol and stolen items. Five suspected cult members along Obollo Afor in Udemi LGA were arrested. They are members of Black Axe and were arrested when they wanted to initiate other members.
“The suspects were Tebube Uguru 25yrs old, Obinna Agbo 19yrs old, Sunday Eze 19yrs old, Oguejiofor Jude 23yrs old and Okwudili Momah 28yrs old. They recovered arms, ammunition and charms from them. Four other suspects, Esther Eze, Eze Juliet, Ikechukwu Ugwuonyi and Ugwu Godwin. They have been terrorizing the Ada and robbed residents of money, motorcycles, handsets and other valuables.
Thirty eight years old Michael Oforbulgi Nguu who claimed to be a doctor and duped one Chief Jasper John of No 41 Pamana Street Sun City FCT, Abuja, of N2million using fake drugs. The victim is still in a critical condition in the hospital. “A notorious armed robber, 25yrs old Ifenayi Ezuoke a.k.a Oracle was also arrested. He was involved in the robbery of Amblin Laboratory, where the sum of N450,000 was carted away along with other items. He was arrested on September 12, 2015.
“Our Anti-Kidnapping Squad arrested over 20 suspects and rescued 15 victims, while we recovered some millions of naira. I want to commend the traditional rulers and elders in the state for assisting police with vital information. The suspects have been charged to court.”