Security forces arrest suspects after Enugu church attack
Three suspected kidnappers linked to the attack on St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Inoyi-Affa, Udi Local Government Area, have been arrested by security agencies. The operation involved the Department of State Services, Nigerian Army, Police, and Enugu State Forest Guard. Peter Mbah, represented by Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, confirmed that two abducted victims had regained their freedom and identified the suspects. Authorities recovered four AK-47 rifles and warned residents against aiding criminal groups.
What happened
- Three suspects allegedly involved in the August 2 attack on St. Joseph’s Catholic Church were arrested.
- The arrests were made during a joint operation by the DSS, Army, Police, and Enugu State Forest Guard.
- One suspected kidnapper was killed in a gun battle with security forces, and four AK-47 rifles were recovered.
- Seminarian Lawrence Igbo and Emmanuel Onwudi, two victims abducted during the attack, have been freed and identified the suspects.
- Prof. Chidiebere Onyia warned residents against collaborating with criminals and praised the security agencies for their efforts.
