Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad attached to the Anambra State Police Command have busted a notorious kidnapping gang in Uke, Idemili North Local Government Area. Acting on credible intelligence, officers stormed the hideout around 7:30 p.m. on May 9, 2025, arresting four suspects including a female and recovering three vehicles, one laptop, and various incriminating items.
Confirming the development, the Police Public Relations Officer for Anambra State, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, stated: “Our operatives acted swiftly on actionable intelligence, leading to the arrest of four suspects and the recovery of vehicles and items linked to organized criminal activities, including kidnapping and car snatching. We remain committed to rooting out criminal elements threatening the safety of our communities.”
The arrested individuals were identified as Chigozie Udolisa (alias T. Dollars), Anaolu Joseph (alias Blue), Chukwuka Udolisa (alias Udokamiri), and Chinaza Udemezue, all aged between 19 and 28. The suspects confessed to being part of a criminal syndicate involved in kidnapping, armed robbery, and vehicle theft. According to Chinaza Udemezue, her boyfriend managed to escape with firearms upon sighting the police.
Among the recovered items were a black Lexus GS 350 (Reg. No: ENU 561 LY), an ash-colored Toyota Camry (Reg. No: UWN 614 HK), a navy blue Toyota Corolla (Reg. No: UMZ 135 AD), an HP laptop, a car spraying machine, motor wires, and substances suspected to be methamphetamine, locally known as Mkpurummiri.
Police say investigations are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing members of the gang and uncover further details about their operations.