On 03/04/2017, one Mr. Ben Kpaduwa of Umudo Anara, Isiala Mbano Local Government Area, Imo state was kidnapped at his country home in Anara town, Isiala mbano, by unidentified armed men.
Operatives of the anti-kidnapping unit of the Imo State Police Command swiftly pursued the hoodlums to Ikpa Okorie in Ndibechukwu Aro Ndizuogu in Onuimo L.G. A, but they escaped deep into the forest.
The house of one of the gang members, one Chukwuemeka Obidike aka “Onye Anamaraekwe” was cordoned, searched and some arms and ammunition were recovered. One Ugonma Okpara who claimed to be wife of the kidnap gang was arrested for interrogation.
In furtherance of police operations on 04/04/2017, the kidnap gang was traced to Ndiawa Aro Ndizuogu in Ideato North L.G.A, where they engaged the police in a shoot out. One Mr. chinedu Imo of Ndiawa Aro Ndizuogu Ideato North L.G.A, suspected to be a gang member sustained injuries while one Emmanuel Chika Ihemena was arrested with victim’s black Toyota Corolla car.
The victim, Mr. Ben Kpaduwa was rescued on 04/04/2017. The injured gang member, chinedu Imo was taken to the hospital for treatment where he was confirmed dead.
This information was disclosed today, during the inaugural press briefing by CP Chris Okey Ezike, Imo State Police Command.
