Alleged notorious kidnapper captured in Enugu
Troops of 82 Division of Operation UDO KA have arrested an alleged notorious kidnapper and recovered four AK-47 rifles, seven magazines and other ammunition from the suspect during a raid in Umuchingu Ujenike Forest of Enugu.
“The suspect was apprehended during a coordinated intelligence-led operation in the Gariki General Area of Enugu State, following sustained efforts to dismantle the criminal syndicate responsible for the abduction of two persons in Udi Local Government Area on 2 August 2026,” a statement on Monday by Olabisi Olalekan Ayeni, the acting spokesperson for the operation, said.
The operation was carried out along with the State Security Service.
According to the statement, 133 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition were seized from a forest hideout in Enugu state.
The troops killed a member of the syndicate and arrested another.
“Acting swiftly on the intelligence, troops intensified the manhunt, leading to the tracking, interception and arrest of the fleeing syndicate commander as he attempted to escape from Enugu State,” the statement said.
It disclosed that the suspect was linked to several kidnapping activities across the South-East and North-Central regions and $1,000 and ₦785,900 in cash and other incriminating items were recovered from him.
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