Police arrest 20-year-old, one other for kidnap in Imo

Police arrest 20-year-old, one other for kidnap in Imo

THE State Command has arrested a 20 – year – old- man , Victor Onumajuru , and his 25 – year- old accomplice , Chibyke Chikere for allegedly raping a 19 – year- old girl .
Parading the suspects , the state Commissioner of Police , Dasuki Galadanchi , revealed that the suspects abducted and raped their victim on August 29 at their hideout .

The police boss disclosed that on receipt of intelligence, the operatives of the command ‘ s Anti- Kidnapping Unit swung into action and arrested the suspects .
The CP said , “ On August 29 , a gang of five men kidnapped the victim and took her to their hideout .
“The operatives of the Command ‘ s Anti- kidnapping Unit acted on a credible intelligence, rescued the victim and subsequently arrested the suspects in possession of the victim ‘ s GSM handset .
“ The suspects unlawfully had carnal knowledge of the victim while in captivity . They have made useful statements and they are helping the police in the investigation process .
“ It is a case of kidnap , armed robbery and rape . The suspects are Victor Onumajuru , 20 , of Amauzari in the Isiala Mbano LGA and Chibyke Chikere, 25 , of Anara in the Isiala Mbano LGA .
“ The victim is a 19 – year – old girl from Mbieri in the Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State . One handset belonging to the victim was recovered from the suspects as an exhibit .
“It is very unfortunate that children who ought to give their lives good meaning by either going to school or learning a trade are engaging in this kind of crime. My command will not spare any lawbreaker . I want to assure Imo people that we will continue to close in on the bad elements . ”
Galadanchi , however , promised to prosecute the suspects to serve as deterrent to others.

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