An area known as
Imeohia Mmaku in
Awgu LGA of Enugu
State recently came
under the siege of
robbers cum
kidnappers, who
invaded the
community to
perpetrate their
heinous crime. On
the fateful day, a
priest was said to
have led some
notorious gang of
robbers/kidnappers
in the deadly
operation.
While the operation
lasted, the gang
sealed off entrances
and exits to the
community. Clad in a
white cassock, Rev.
Fr. James Ani, in
company with about
eight other people
held the community
by the jugular and
laid siege on their
prey for hours.
It was gathered that they
combed the community to
see if they could find a
prime target to kidnap on
which they could feed. As
the siege was going on, a
team of anti-robbery
patrol team usually on
routine checks on
communities in the state
was passing by and
accosted the gang.
On seeing the police team,
Fr. Ani reportedly
commanded his ‘boys’ to
launch offensive. Wielding
dangerous weapons, the
gang reportedly engaged
the police team in fierce
gun duel which further
sent habitants of the
community and travellers
scampering for safety.
During the clash, Fr. Ani
and his gang reportedly
got hold of one Inspector
Cosmas Nzeribe and a
couple of his colleagues,
and almost sniffed life out
of them. They however
bowed to the superior
firepower of the law
enforcement agents
leading to their arrest.
Before they were arrested,
the hoodlums damaged
the two vehicles used by
the police.
In the end, Fr. Ani and
three others; Ugwu Marcel,
Obasi Felix and Norbert
Eke were arrested and
taken to custody. About
five other members of the
gang escaped from the
scene of the attack.
In a chat with reporters, an
eye witness, who identified
himself as Okey, said: “I
ply this road very often
and I can tell you that
most travellers had had
harrowing experiences to
share about this place. It
is such a bad spot and
when the robbers were
arrested and we saw a
supposed man of God
among them, not many of
us were surprised because
we had experienced that
before in this area.
Criminals would put on
cloths meant for the
clergymen to rob people.
Thank God, this one was
caught.”
At the time of his arrest,
Fr. Ani claimed that he is
not a robber but a priest.
However, upon
interrogation, he confessed
to his crime, saying he
was pushed into the crime
due to lull in his business.
Spokesman of Enugu
Police Command, Ebere
Amaraizu confirmed the
arrest. He said “The
Commissioner of Police
has said it many times
that there is no hiding
place for criminals again
in Enugu. This statement
he is matching with
actions which are evident
in the arrest of the four
suspects. Imagine
someone supposed to be
a man of God, being the
ring leader in such a
crime!”
http://obascotec..com/2013/09/terrible-rev-father-james-ani-caught-in.html?m=0

Nawa oh but are u sure?

Now I see what #team e.t.t peeps' see. Cos if this isn't, I wonder what is

"During the clash, Fr. Ani
and his gang reportedly
got hold of one Inspector
Cosmas Nzeribe and a
couple of his colleagues,
and almost sniffed life out
of them. They however
bowed to the superior
firepower of the law
enforcement agents
leading to their arrest."

I don't understand the above portion of the report. How can armed robbers GET HOLD of policemen and let the policemen go? And later, the armed robbers bowed to the superior fire power of the law enforcement agents?

I hope this is not a frame up by the police to rope in the Rev Father? I don't trust the Nigerian Police for anything o.

Nawa oh but are u sure?

yess, you see his pix in the link

And is this the first time you hear of armed robbers and assassins dressed up as priests and men of God. Those of you who watch home videos shud knw better.
What's the name of his parish?
His assistant or his main parish priest?
What is the bishop saying?
And you silly gullible lots think a priest will proudly wear his cassock and go rob?
Ndi ara!
Ekwensu ti gbu o unu!

@ op your link led me to your blog spot and I can't see any tangible evidence there.

peppy luv: And is this the first time you hear of armed robbers and assassins dressed up as priests and men of God. Those of you who watch home videos shud knw better.
What's the name of his parish?
His assistant or his main parish priest?
What is the bishop saying?
And you silly gullible lots think a priest will proudly wear his cassock and go rob?
Ndi ara!
Ekwensu ti gbu o unu!

rapu fa.. If dem hear anytin wey concern catholic church na so dia ear go stand lyk rabbit own.. Ndi ara