The Police in Anambra State has confirmed the arrest of one of the vigilante leaders (name withheld) in the state for allegedly involving himself in kidnappings.
The vigilante boss, who is from Ekwusigo Council area of the state, is said to have been instrumental to majority of the kidnappings around his area in recent time.
Recoveries made from the suspect’s house include, four AK-47 riffles recovered at the backyard of his house.
A police source, who confirmed the development, said that the officers, based on a tip off, stormed the vigilante boss’ compound on Tuesday and got him arrested.
“It was a shock to him. He has made enough money through kidnappings. Sometimes, he collects as low as 1.5-2million naira to free their victims.
“Those AK-47 riffles were hidden in a thick banana plantation at the back of his house. Our people are being kidnapped almost on daily basis without knowing that our Vigilante leader was behind them.
“Our God has exposed him and it has shown that nothing lasts forever. As we speak, he’s with the security operatives and some of his gang members are equally, being picked,” the source claimed.
But the State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Ikenga Tochukwu, said that the command was yet to receive any of such report.
He said: “People should know that security operatives had been on the trail of criminal elements in the State for some time now.
“Such operation would continue until, Anambra State is fully, recovered from criminal elements.”
