A kidnap kingpin has been arrested by operatives of the Imo State Police Command Anti-Kidnapping Unit.
The notorious kidnap kingpin identified as Aralu Chukwudi Charis, 40 is from Otolo in Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
The operation that was led by CSP Oladimeji Odeyeyiwa followed credible intelligence and a well-coordinated operation that led the operatives to the hideout of the suspect at Mgbidi in Oru East LGA of Imo State on Monday, April 13, 2024, where he was ambushed and eventually arrested.
The suspect who was paraded at the command’s headquarters, Owerri was said to have masterminded several kidnapping and armed robbery operations in Imo state.
Speaking to newsmen on Monday, the command’s spokesman, Henry Okoye said: “On searching his hideout, one Ash Coloured Toyota Camry, 2005 model, with reg no; MUS 509 DS Lagos, reportedly snatched from the victim, was recovered.
“In the course of the investigation, he confessed that he is the gang leader of a deadly criminal syndicate terrorizing the people of Imo State and provided crucial information that will assist the operatives in the arrest of his syndicate at large.”
He further said that the suspect would be arraigned in court upon completion of a comprehensive investigation.
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