Police detain suspected kidnapper and recover firearms in Anambra
A 25-year-old man, Emmanuel Chekwube Mark, has been arrested by the Anambra State Police Command for alleged armed robbery and kidnapping. The arrest was carried out by the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, following intelligence-led operations. Police recovered three firearms and a military-pattern face cap during the operation. The suspect reportedly confessed to being part of a four-man syndicate involved in violent crimes in the Ifite Awka area.
What happened
- Emmanuel Chekwube Mark was arrested in the early hours of August 27, 2026, after credible intelligence led police to his location.
- The suspect allegedly confessed to participating in the kidnapping of a victim on July 22, 2026, who was later murdered and abandoned in a bush.
- Recovered items included one locally fabricated pistol, two pump-action guns, and a military-pattern face cap.
- The gang reportedly used a tricycle to block victims, engage them in arguments, and then abduct them at gunpoint.
- CP Nnanna Ama, the Commissioner of Police, has ordered a comprehensive investigation and efforts to apprehend the remaining members of the syndicate.
