Operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit and the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Imo State Police Command have arrested the traditional ruler of Obor community in Awara, Oguta Local Government Area of
Imo State, Eze Andrew Okuegbunuwa, and one Pastor Caleb Agu, for an alleged kidnapping.
The CP said while the traditional ruler allegedly provided the gang’s operational vehicle, the cleric was the leader of the syndicate. The CP disclosed that four AK-47 rifles, one rifle belonging to the slain NDLEA officers, 120 rounds of live ammunition, one Lexus SUV and other exhibits were recovered from the suspects.
Akinmoyede said, “On July 28, at Umuokuzu Awara in Ohaji/Egbema LGA of Imo State, SARS operatives through painstaking and diligent investigation arrested one Eze Andrew Okuegbunuwa, 59, of Obor community in Awara, Oguta LGA, Imo State, in connection with kidnapping and other armed robbery incidents.
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