Police nab 4 suspected kidnappers, recover 5 stolen vehicles in Ebonyi

By Christian Ogbonna

Police said they have arrested five suspects and recovered five stolen vehicles in connection with cases of kidnapping in Ebonyi State.

SP Joshua Ukandu, the spokesperson for Ebonyi Police Command revealed this to journalists in Abakaliki on Friday.

According to him, two of the suspected kidnappers were arrested on sept. 2 at Umuhuali in Ishielu Local Government Area of the state and the remaining in Abuja.

He said a Lexus car with Registration Number LSR 895 DB was recovered during the operation.

The Ebonyi Police “Upon interrogation, the arrested suspects made useful confessional statements which led the operatives to Abuja, where two additional suspects were apprehended.

Ukandu explained that the operation also led to the recovery of additional four stolen vehicles: Toyota Corolla with Reg. No. KWL 141 CE, Toyota Highlander Jeep with Reg. No. LSD 589 JX.

“Toyota Venza with Reg. No. LXR 272 JH and Toyota Sienna Bus with Reg. No. RSH 196 DF.

“The rightful owners of the recovered vehicles, who had been victims of kidnapping, have positively identified their cars.

“Arrangements are underway to release the vehicles to them after due process,” Ukandu said.

The spokesman noted that the Commissioner of Police, CP Adaku Uche-Anya, had reaffirmed the Command’s unwavering commitment to rid the state of criminal elements.

“The Commissioner also enjoins members of the public to continue to provide timely information to the Police to aid its operations,” he added.

(NAN)