Police confirm arrest of two kidnap suspects in Calabar
Police in Cross River, on Tuesday, confirmed the arrest of two members of a four-man kidnap gang.
Police spokesperson in the state, SP Irene Ugbo, who confirmed the arrest, stated that the gang was responsible for the abduction of the wife of a popular vehicle dealer in Calabar.
They released their victim after collecting ransom, Ms Ugbo stated.
She added that the suspects had already made confessional statements to the police and would be arraigned upon the conclusion of the investigation.
“Luck ran out on the duo as the police tracked the owner of the bank account into which they received the ransom money.
“The suspects never knew that they were being trailed. We are happy that two out of four of them have been apprehended,’’ she stated.
Ms Ugbo added that locally-made pistols, ammunition, phones and other valuable items were recovered from the duo.
She warned members of the public against sharing their bank details with others, as such details could be used for fraud or other illicit dealings.
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