The Anambra state police command has rescued three kidnapped people that were chained to building pillars by anarchist in the compound of one Onyeka Aduba alias Totoritor at Umuohi Village, Okija.

One statement released by DSP Ikenga Tochukwu, spokesperson of the command on Sunday, July 16, says that two suspects named Okika Chukwujekwu, 31, and Slyvester Okorie Ikwuanusi, 55, have been arrested.

‘’The feat followed the confession made by the notorious gang leader, popularly known as ‘Totoritor’ who was arrested earlier and had been in police custody. He was positively identified on 6/7/2023 by a victim with gunshot injury before he was arrested. Preliminary investigation reveals that the rescued citizens have been kept incommunicado and chained to pillars in the above-mentioned Compound for weeks before their rescue.'' Ikenga said

He also said that they are putting in efforts to arrest the other fleeing members of the gang.

Ikenga went on to say;

‘’The Commissioner of Police, CP Aderemi Adeoye has urged the good people of Anambra State to disregard propaganda by outlawed groups and continue to partner with the Police and other security agencies in the State to restore peace to Anambra State. The police boss encouraged to report suspicious persons and unusual movement they may observe to the nearest Police Station or through the Command Emergency number 112 or call 07039194332 for prompt response. The 'npf rescue me app' is also available for free download on both Android and Apple IOS, for Android and iPhone users respectively.''