The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the recovery of the dead bodies of two Cameroonian women who were allegedly kidnapped in Anambra State by a criminal gang.
Three Cameroonian women were said to have gone missing in the State, with a ransom of N50 million said to have been paid to the hoodlums, yet they did not release the victims.
Recall that Police investigators had earlier arrested two suspects, Nonso Augustine Akpeh ‘M’, 37 years old, and Kingsley Akpeh ‘M’, 44 years old, who are currently assisting operatives with vital information.
Providing an update on the matter on Sunday, the Police Public Relations officer in Anambra State, Tochukwu Ikenga revealed that in continuation of investigations on the matter, police operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, working in collaboration with professional river divers and local volunteers, conducted an intensive search along the Omambala River in Anambra West Local Government Area.
He said during the operation, the team recovered two female decomposed bodies believed to be victims of the kidnapping incident.
“The operatives immediately contacted the family of the kidnapped victims, and the husband positively identified the recovered bodies as his wife Mrs. Bognou Alice and his niece Miss Sandra.
“Both bodies have been deposited in a mortuary for further examination and necessary investigative procedures,” he said.
Ikenga said the State Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, while extending his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and friends, has ordered intensified search efforts to recover the remaining missing victim.
He also said the CP has directed all units involved to strengthen operational activities aimed at apprehending the third suspect, one Uchenna Nicholas Mmadu, who is currently on the run, to ensure he faces the full weight of the law.
“The Commissioner further reassures the public of the Command’s unwavering commitment to protecting lives, maintaining security, and delivering justice,” Ikenga concluded.
