The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended a 24-year-old man, Muanaenye Chekwube Victor, on charges of kidnapping.
Victor was arrested on June 26, 2025, by officers from the Uli Divisional Headquarters for allegedly abducting his friend.
According to SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the Police Public Relations Officer, the suspect, along with his accomplices, reportedly demanded and collected a ransom equivalent to ₦5.3 million in foreign currency.
The victim was eventually released following the payment of the ransom.
“The case, which is under investigation, revealed that the suspect planned the kidnapping and collected a ransom in dollars equivalent of ₦5.3 million with his gang members before the victim was released. The suspect, during interrogation, confessed to having planned the kidnapping plot by luring his friend to escort him to see another friend.”
The police, however, stated that efforts were ongoing to apprehend his accomplices.
“Victor and his criminal gang allegedly abducted their friend and, to avoid suspicion, pretended to have been kidnapped by their criminal gang. Meanwhile, he is now cooperating with the police, providing information to help apprehend his accomplices, and will face prosecution after the investigation.
“The Command remains committed to improving safety and security in the State,” the statement added.