The police spokesperson stated that operatives had been deployed to the community to apprehend the perpetrators.
The police command in Ondo has warned residents to shun the planned ‘Take it Back Movement’ protest scheduled to be held on Monday in the state.
“This day commemorates the selfless services and values that police officers add to our society,” he said.
Mr Ukandu said the command received the report of a kidnapping incident near Mile 50 Layout, Abakaliki, at about 8:30 p.m. on March 30.
The CP directed the reinforcement of patrols, surveillance, and intelligence gathering throughout the Sallah celebrations.
Ms Anene said that the Commissioner of Police, Steve Yabanet, ordered the deployment to ensure peaceful celebration.
The police spokesperson said that the suspect would be charged to court upon completion of investigation.
He said that manpower and resource constraints necessitated an inclusive policing approach.
He urged parents, teachers, and community leaders to collaborate in eradicating cultism from schools.
The police stated that a second suspect, a septuagenarian, who bought some human parts from him, was also arrested.
