Police arrest kidnappers who allegedly killed top army chief after $50,000 ransom

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The army general was abducted in Owerri in September 2023 and later killed by his abductors after ransom payment.

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Mr Danjuma, who was represented by the police spokesperson in the state, Henry Okoye, said the suspects were arrested after a tip-off as well as sustained follow-up by police operatives from the Anti-kidnapping Unit. It’s essential to acknowledge that news production incurs expenses, and we take pride in never placing our stories behind a prohibitive paywall.He added that Mr Emmanuel subsequently assisted the police operatives with information that led to the arrest of two other suspects- Messrs Okoroigwe and Ogu- from Imo and Anambra States respectively.

Forty-eight different firearms, 552 various calibres of live ammunition, and several stolen vehicles were among the items recovered from the hoodlums during the operation, according to the police.The police commissioner commended the operatives for the successful operation.Apart from the three suspects, Mr Danjuma also paraded 32 other suspects over various offences.

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