Police arrest wanted Anambra suspect over robbery and kidnapping allegations

Summary

The Anambra State Police Command says it has arrested a wanted suspect in Awka North over alleged robbery, kidnapping and related offences.

Highlights

• Police said operatives arrested 26-year-old Udochukwu Okafor, also known as Small-Moto, in Ebenebe, Awka North Local Government Area.
• The command said the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, carried out the arrest on Saturday after an intelligence-led operation.
• Police said preliminary questioning linked the suspect to an alleged robbery in which a pump-action firearm was taken from a vigilante operative.
• The command said Okafor had been on its wanted list over alleged armed robbery, kidnapping, cult-related activities and secessionist-related offences.
• Police said investigations are ongoing and efforts are being made to recover weapons and arrest other suspected gang members.