By Ikeugonna Eleke
Police in Anambra State have arrested a 26 year old man suspected to be a member of a criminal gang that specializes in kidnapping around Oraifite Area.
A press release by the Anambra State Police Command’s spokesperson, SP, Tochukwu Ikenga, stated that a Beretta pistol and 11 cartridges were recovered from the suspect.
Ikenga, in the press release on the arrest of the suspect, said: ‘Police operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) on 3rd June, 2025, arrested a kidnap suspect.
‘The suspect, Ebuka Orizu, male, aged 26 years, is currently in custody. His arrest led to the recovery of one locally made Beretta pistol, eleven live cartridges and two laptops.
‘He was arrested in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area based on credible information. The suspect is a member of a criminal gang operating in Oraifite and its environs.
‘Efforts are already emplaced to arrest other gang members currently at large. The Command has continued to work tirelessly to ensure public safety and prevent further criminal activities in the state,’ Ikenga said.