JUST IN: Anambra Police Arrest Man for Allegedly Orchestrating Friend’s Kidnapping, Collecting Over N5 Million Ransom

By Arthur Maduka

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man, Muanaenye Chekwube Victor, for allegedly masterminding the kidnapping of his friend and collecting ransom in dollars equivalent to over five million naira.

According to the police, Victor was apprehended by operatives attached to the Uli Divisional Headquarters on the evening of June 26, 2025. Investigations revealed that Victor lured his friend under the guise of visiting another acquaintance, then conspired with his criminal gang to kidnap him. To avoid suspicion, Victor allegedly staged his own abduction alongside the victim.

The gang reportedly collected ransom in foreign currency equivalent to 5.3 million naira before releasing the victim. During interrogation, Victor confessed to planning the operation and is now cooperating with the police to help track down his accomplices.

Police authorities say the suspect will be prosecuted once investigations are concluded. The Anambra State Police Command reiterated its commitment to improving safety and security across the state.

SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the Police Public Relations Officer, disclosed the arrest in a statement issued from the Command headquarters in Awka on June

29, 2025.