Police arrest three over arrest of Owerri resident

The Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Nigeria Police Force in Imo State has arrested three suspects for conspiracy and kidnapping of Mr Sabinus Ibe from Owerri.

The suspects, Favour Dike, Ifeanyi Kingsley, and Wisdom Chikodi, were arrested after detailed investigations and operations.

Police spokesman, Henry Okoye in a statement confirmed the development stating that Ibe was abducted in Egbu, Owerri and forcibly taken to an unknown location by the kidnappers, noting that a ransom was then demanded and paid via a Point Of Sales, POS, transaction.

Okoye reiterated the Commissioner of Police,  Aboki Danjuma’s commitment to tackling crime and ensuring public safety across Imo State.

He assured that the suspects would be arraigned after investigations, with efforts ongoing to apprehend remaining gang members.