The Enugu State government has once again demolished a kidnappers’ den in Nike, located in the Enugu East LGA, as part of its ongoing battle against kidnapping and crime.
The twin semi-detached bungalows at Nokpa, near Alulu, had been repeatedly used to hold kidnap victims while awaiting ransom payments. This action was carried out in accordance with Section 315 Second Amendment-of the Criminal Code Law, Cap 30, Laws of Enugu State, further demonstrating the government’s commitment to ensuring safety in the region.
After the operation on Friday, Hon. Uche Anya, Chairman of the Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority, spoke to newsmen and reiterated Governor Peter Mbah’s determination to eliminate every trace of kidnappers and violent criminals in the state, insisting that ”this is an open warfare and will not stop until we wipe out the criminal elements.”
On 27th of September, at about 7pm, this gang of hardened criminals abducted one Chibuoke Charles and Mr. Emma Okeke around the Federal University of Allied Health Sciences formerly Federal School of Dental Technology and Therapy, Trans Ekulu, Enugu, and took them to this den. They were able to get ransom for one, and hoped to get a ransom of N40m from the other victim.
“Their hit team disappeared to their stronghold in Imo State, not knowing that the security agencies were on their trail. Thank God for the sophisticated security infrastructure that Governor Mbah has procured for the state and thanks to the brilliance and bravery of the police crack squad. The gang was overpowered and arrested. They took the crack team to this notorious den.
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“Members of their gang guarding the kidnap victim opened fire on rescue team, but were equally overpowered and neutralised in the process of rescuing the victim. This happened on 29th of September.
“Three automatic rifles in addition to other dangerous weapons, fetish objects, and hard drugs were recovered from them. So, even their charms failed them.
“This is yet another warning to all criminals in the state to relocate or meet their doom because this administration is determined to go all the way to secure the lives and property of Ndi Enugu.
“This is also another warning that the government will not spare any property used for kidnapping, armed robbery, and the likes in Enugu.
”The Governor Mbah Administration will not allow you to enjoy your proceeds of crimes in Enugu State.
“The government will not only hunt you down, but also demolish the property involved in line with the provisions of relevant laws of the state, particularly Section 315 Second Amendment of the Criminal Code Law, Cap 30, Laws of Enugu State.
“Let me remind the landlords that the onus is on them to do their due diligence before accepting any tenants.
“They should also be watchful to know what goes on in their property. If they see something, they should say something immediately because the government will not entertain any excuses,” Anya stated.
Utilized for holding kidnap victims for ransom, three additional properties across the state had earlier been demolished by the government, as reported by The Advocate.
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