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Anambra Police Rescue Kidnapped Electrician, Arrest 3 Suspects, Recover ₦469,000 by IzunnaOkafor(op): 5:04pm On Apr 24

Anambra Police Rescue Kidnapped Electrician, Arrest 3 Suspects, Recover ₦469,000 Ransom Paid Through Bet Account

By Izunna Okafor, Awka

Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have rescued a kidnapped electrician and arrested three suspected kidnappers during a coordinated security operation in Nnobi, Idemili South Local Government Area of the State.

The operation, which took place on the evening of April 18, 2026, was carried out by police operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) Awkuzu in collaboration with members of the Agunechemba Vigilante Group, following credible intelligence.

According to a statement issued on Friday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the joint security team stormed a bush at Umuezeala Awuda Village in Nnobi, where the suspects were apprehended and the victim rescued.

The suspects (all men) arrested at the hideout were identified as Chidalu Obi (aged 25 years), Chichebem Ojenigbo (aged 26), and Chikannechukwu Eze (aged 20), all males.

The police said one locally made Beretta pistol was also recovered from the suspects, alongside a total cash sum of ₦469,000, believed to be ransom earlier paid for the victim’s release.

According to the Police Spokesman, preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects allegedly lured the victim, an electrician, under the guise of offering him a job. However, upon his arrival at the agreed location, he was reportedly blindfolded at gunpoint and taken into the bush, where he was held captive.

The suspects, according to the police, have confessed to the crime and admitted to collecting the ransom, which was said to be transferred into a SportyBet account belonging to one of them.

The Command reiterated its commitment to combating criminal activities across the state and ensuring the safety of residents, while also urging members of the public to continue to support security agencies with timely and credible information.

The police also assured that further investigations are ongoing to uncover possible accomplices and bring all those connected with the crime to justice.

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Re: Anambra Police Rescue Kidnapped Electrician, Arrest 3 Suspects, Recover ₦469,000 by Donchieli: 5:11pm On Apr 24

Ekelebe na wa oo

Wetin de sup

9ja which way

IzunnaOkafor:
Anambra Police Rescue Kidnapped Electrician, Arrest 3 Suspects, Recover ₦469,000 Ransom Paid Through Bet Account

By Izunna Okafor, Awka

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Re: Anambra Police Rescue Kidnapped Electrician, Arrest 3 Suspects, Recover ₦469,000 by Chijeep(m): 5:12pm On Apr 24

Thank God for this.
If these are the reports we mostly hear we won't be blaming our military and government

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Re: Anambra Police Rescue Kidnapped Electrician, Arrest 3 Suspects, Recover ₦469,000 by tuoyoojo(m): 5:13pm On Apr 24

The only way kidnapping that be eradicated from the country is to enforce the law that any kidnapper/ bandit caught would be executed immediately.....no need for long thing

The allure of kidnapping is so great that strict moves must be made to discourage it

Remember how those bakassi boys curbed armed robbery in the east then, that's how we should fight this.....fire for fire

There is tendency for it to be abused though but its the best way out

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Re: Anambra Police Rescue Kidnapped Electrician, Arrest 3 Suspects, Recover ₦469,000 by Chegesnd: 5:13pm On Apr 24

Dis ones dey hustle for money to buy Weed and Kolos, see as their gun don rust finish.
Dey no Kool down go learn work for Fulani Herdsmen hand.

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Re: Anambra Police Rescue Kidnapped Electrician, Arrest 3 Suspects, Recover ₦469,000 by femi4: 5:14pm On Apr 24

They ll rot in jail..the gun is rusty

Re: Anambra Police Rescue Kidnapped Electrician, Arrest 3 Suspects, Recover ₦469,000 by FortCavazosKnox: 5:18pm On Apr 24

Imagine being shot with that rusty pistol, you might never heal again

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Re: Anambra Police Rescue Kidnapped Electrician, Arrest 3 Suspects, Recover ₦469,000 by Atlantis585: 5:19pm On Apr 24

Death to all kidnappers, drug dealers, terrorists and corrupt APC politicians.

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Re: Anambra Police Rescue Kidnapped Electrician, Arrest 3 Suspects, Recover ₦469,000 by Pootle: 5:22pm On Apr 24

see as the gun don rust shocked

, the gun na the real time picture of nigeria as a whole

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Re: Anambra Police Rescue Kidnapped Electrician, Arrest 3 Suspects, Recover ₦469,000 by Emeskhalifa(m): 5:22pm On Apr 24

As usual, they will be freed or spend some few years behind bars.

No more capital punishment, no more execution, those committing crime have come to realise that and are using that to their advantage..

Good for nothing leaders

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Re: Anambra Police Rescue Kidnapped Electrician, Arrest 3 Suspects, Recover ₦469,000 by goldenval(m): 5:27pm On Apr 24

He is very lucky and kudos to the police.

Re: Anambra Police Rescue Kidnapped Electrician, Arrest 3 Suspects, Recover ₦469,000 by keemsleek(m): 5:31pm On Apr 24*

Atlantis585:
Death to all kidnappers, drug dealers, terrorists and corrupt APC politicians.

Corruption is also in ADC.... wetin be dino Malaye, Atiku, David mark, el rufai, obi, Amechi, aregbesola, kwankwaso, oyegun etc become saviour without corruption. Lol nigerians

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Re: Anambra Police Rescue Kidnapped Electrician, Arrest 3 Suspects, Recover ₦469,000 by Bahamas95(m): 5:34pm On Apr 24

Pootle:
see as the gun don rust , the gun na the real time picture of nigeria as a whole

The rust go make am nor fit put groundnuts for your body shebi?

Re: Anambra Police Rescue Kidnapped Electrician, Arrest 3 Suspects, Recover ₦469,000 by Pootle: 5:42pm On Apr 24

Bahamas95:
The rust go make am nor fit put groundnuts for your body shebi?

anybody wey that gun kii shame on him cool

Re: Anambra Police Rescue Kidnapped Electrician, Arrest 3 Suspects, Recover ₦469,000 by benardtotti(m): 5:48pm On Apr 24

IzunnaOkafor:
Anambra Police Rescue Kidnapped Electrician, Arrest 3 Suspects, Recover ₦469,000 Ransom Paid Through Bet Account

By Izunna Okafor, Awka

https://247ureports.com/2026/04/anambra-police-rescue-kidnapped-electrician-arrest-3-suspects-recover-%E2%82%A6469000-ransom-paid-through-bet-account/

Since this guy became IG the NPF have become very proactive.

They have been in the news for arrests and successful rescues lately .

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Re: Anambra Police Rescue Kidnapped Electrician, Arrest 3 Suspects, Recover ₦469,000 by Resonance2019: 5:50pm On Apr 24

You are right. They have meant business now.No longer business as ussual

Chijeep:
Thank God for this.
If these are the reports we mostly hear we won't be blaming our military and government

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Re: Anambra Police Rescue Kidnapped Electrician, Arrest 3 Suspects, Recover ₦469,000 by BigSaint1914: 6:22pm On Apr 24

femi4:
They ll rot in jail..the gun is rusty

They will definitely rot in jail and secondly don’t look the gun less oo forget rusty oo
If you sabi kala wella the hun fit drop you one shot and this kind gun Dey loud with made base
You go think say na pump

Re: Anambra Police Rescue Kidnapped Electrician, Arrest 3 Suspects, Recover ₦469,000 by BigSaint1914: 6:24pm On Apr 24

Pootle:
see as the gun don rust , the gun na the real time picture of nigeria as a whole

No reason the rust bro
They Barretta go drop you faster than speed and e Dey loud like pump

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Re: Anambra Police Rescue Kidnapped Electrician, Arrest 3 Suspects, Recover ₦469,000 by BigSaint1914: 6:26pm On Apr 24

Pootle:
anybody wey that gun kii shame on him

Shame on him ke?
That hun go drop you before you move bro
Na barreta ooo
You Dey whine and e con be locally made
Bro you go kpeme in a jiffy

Re: Anambra Police Rescue Kidnapped Electrician, Arrest 3 Suspects, Recover ₦469,000 by Pootle: 6:39pm On Apr 24

BigSaint1914:
Shame on him ke?
That hun go drop you before you move bro
Na barreta ooo
You Dey whine and e con be locally made
Bro you go kpeme in a jiffy

you dey tiff before abi, confess to me and your sins will be forgotten

Re: Anambra Police Rescue Kidnapped Electrician, Arrest 3 Suspects, Recover ₦469,000 by tiswell(m): 6:52pm On Apr 24

IzunnaOkafor:
Anambra Police Rescue Kidnapped Electrician, Arrest 3 Suspects, Recover ₦469,000 Ransom Paid Through Bet Account

By Izunna Okafor, Awka
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They are stupid, Anambra State is arguably the safest and peaceful state apparently.
Zero tolerance for crime of any kind.
Good work by the gallant Police and agu na eche mba vigilante👍

Re: Anambra Police Rescue Kidnapped Electrician, Arrest 3 Suspects, Recover ₦469,000 by Atlantis585: 7:09pm On Apr 24

keemsleek:
Corruption is also in ADC.... wetin be dino Malaye, Atiku, David mark, el rufai, obi, Amechi, aregbesola, kwankwaso, oyegun etc become saviour without corruption. Lol nigerians

But they are not in power for now. It’s those who are currently power I Dey worry about

Re: Anambra Police Rescue Kidnapped Electrician, Arrest 3 Suspects, Recover ₦469,000 by Arapmoi22: 7:13pm On Apr 24

keemsleek:
Corruption is also in ADC.... wetin be dino Malaye, Atiku, David mark, el rufai, obi, Amechi, aregbesola, kwankwaso, oyegun etc become saviour without corruption. Lol nigerians

Death to all kidnappers, drug dealers, terrorists and corrupt ADC politicians.

Re: Anambra Police Rescue Kidnapped Electrician, Arrest 3 Suspects, Recover ₦469,000 by MasterTeeUSA: 7:28pm On Apr 24

Since we got this new Inspector General of Police, Police have been doing police duty. It is NOT so hard to track Money with everything connected in Nigeria. Just track LARGE sums of Deposit in REAL Time and match it to numbers to see if these are legit transfers. Transfers that are not typical can be flagged and you can arrest suspects when they attempt withdraws.

I usually do not transfer large sums to people. I may transfer for major purchases which would be business entities. So, if large funds leave my account to private individuals, it should be enough for police to act without filing formal charges. If I am unreachable, that should automatically lead to someone checking in. We are NOT stupid as a people. We should not make it easy for people to commit petty crimes.

I visit Qatar and Public Bus has over 10 cameras. All SHOPS must install at least 2 cameras on Exits. There are Cameras everywhere. They have ZERO crimes because they just do not play. They depend so much on tourism; safety is KEY to tourism. We need to do better. People will not invest, country will not grow, JOBS will not be created...if we cannot guaranteed safety.

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Anambra Police Rescue Kidnapped Electrician, Arrest 3 Suspects, Recover ₦469,000 Ransom Paid Through Bet Account

By Izunna Okafor, Awka

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Re: Anambra Police Rescue Kidnapped Electrician, Arrest 3 Suspects, Recover ₦469,000 by theophorus(m): 7:40pm On Apr 24

What is the name of the Kidnappers?

That is the koko of this matter we need it to know those bandits.

Re: Anambra Police Rescue Kidnapped Electrician, Arrest 3 Suspects, Recover ₦469,000 by keemsleek(m): 8:29pm On Apr 24

Arapmoi22:
Death to all kidnappers, drug dealers, terrorists and corrupt ADC politicians.

And Apc too. There is no politician that's a saint in nigeria. Even nlc chairman is corrupt likewise others

Re: Anambra Police Rescue Kidnapped Electrician, Arrest 3 Suspects, Recover ₦469,000 by keemsleek(m): 8:31pm On Apr 24

Atlantis585:
But they are not in power for now. It’s those who are currently power I Dey worry about

But they stole when they were in power like malami ir Dino who has no known bizness but buy cars like buying boxers

Re: Anambra Police Rescue Kidnapped Electrician, Arrest 3 Suspects, Recover ₦469,000 by Arapmoi22: 8:35pm On Apr 24

keemsleek:
And Apc too. There is no politician that's a saint in nigeria. Even nlc chairman is corrupt likewise others

I know jare my Brother. It is just a response to one mumu earlier trying to make it look like ADC are saints when we know the heads are rotten than rot eggs.

Re: Anambra Police Rescue Kidnapped Electrician, Arrest 3 Suspects, Recover ₦469,000 by keemsleek(m): 8:42pm On Apr 24

Arapmoi22:
I know jare my Brother. It is just a response to one mumu earlier trying to make it look like ADC are saints when we know the heads are rotten than rot eggs.

I get you that was y I replied him too. Everyone in ADC are now clean and no one is corrupt there.

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