Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra has revoked the
Certificates of Occupancy of four buildings, including a church in Awkuzu, Oyi
Local Government Area, due to their links to kidnappers.
The buildings have subsequently been demolished.
The Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) in-charge of
Operations, Mr Olafimiham Adeoye, said the demolition was in compliance with
the state’s law.
According to him, one of the suspects, Mr Ifeanyi Nwaezeagu,
the General -Overseer of Unchangeable God Ministries, Awkuzu, was allegedly
involved in kidnapping of many wealthy people, including a priest.
“Nwaezeagu engaged in kidnapping unnoticed until he was
caught in 2013.
“His confessional statements led to the unraveling of his
gang before Gov. Obiano revoked his certificate of occupancy leading to the
demolition of his church”, Adeoye said.
The State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Emeka
Chukwuemeka, said 10 of the suspects were kidnappers while five were armed
robbers and car snatching syndicate using fake number plates.
He gave the names of some of the suspects to include
Ifeanyichukwu Onuchukwu, Oliver Ifeanyi, Friday Ndubuisi and Obieze Asombe, who
allegedly specialises in kidnapping and car snatching.
Chukwuemeka said arms seized from the suspects included one
rocket launcher, a rocket, 50 AK 47magazines and 300 rounds of 7.62 mm live
ammunition, among others.
PM News
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