The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man, Muanaenye Chekwube Victor, for allegedly kidnapping his friend and collecting a ransom of N5.3 million in dollars.
According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the suspect, in collaboration with his gang members, also collected a ransom of N5.3 million in dollars.
Victor, who was arrested on June 26, 2025, confessed to planning the kidnapping plot with his gang members.
It said the victim was released after the ransom was paid.
“Police Operatives attached to Uli Divisional Headquarters in the evening of 26th of June 2025 exposed and arrested one Muanaenye Chekwube Victor ‘M’, aged 24 years, over a reported case of kidnapping.
“The case, which is under investigation, revealed that the suspect planned the kidnapping and collected a ransom in dollars equivalent of N5.3 million with his gang members before the victim was released.
The suspect, during interrogation, confessed to having planned the kidnapping plot by luring his friend to escort him to see another friend, ” the statement said.
The police, however, said that efforts were ongoing to apprehend his accomplices.
“Victor and his criminal gang allegedly abducted their friend and, to avoid suspicion, pretended to have been kidnapped by their criminal gang.
”Meanwhile, he is now cooperating with the police, providing information to help apprehend his accomplices, and will face prosecution after the investigation.
“The Command remains committed to improving safety and security in the State,” the statement added.
