Mr Aliyu said that the animals recovered consisted of 61 cows, 44 sheep, two donkeys, one goat, and a dog.
He said the lawmaker was kidnapped by gunmen at about 9:20 p.m. on December 24, on his way home on Ugwunabampa Road, Onitsha.
The PRO said that there would be overt and covert patrols at recreational and religious centres.
The command’s spokesperson described Mr Oyakhire as a very seasoned and professional officer.
Mr Ikenga noted that the suspect and his accomplices’ arrest brought more revelations of their criminal activities in the area.
The police said that the suspect defrauded one Monday Akinde of N300,000 and asked him to bring another job-seeker.
The police said a preliminary investigation revealed that two hoodlums died from an IED.
Mr Edafe said, “He said he belongs to Vikings confraternity and was vying for number one position.’’
Mr Hundeyin said that the suspects allegedly attacked a police patrol team sent on a rescue mission.
Mr Yamu said, “The suspects have confessed to the crime and will soon be charged to court.”
