Operatives of Anambra State Police Command have arrested two suspects involved in the kidnap and murder of a female bank manager (name withheld).
The two suspects, Monday Egbe (32) and Kenneth Nnoga (28), were arrested on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, from their hideout in a neighbouring State after diligent investigations by operatives.
The unfortunate incident happened on January 13, 2025.
The lifeless body of the female banker was later found along Nnobi Road, with her face tied with cloth.
A statement on Sunday by Anambra Police Command Spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed that the suspects murdered the victim after collecting ₦14 million ransom from the deceased family in Onitsha.
“The suspects are currently undergoing interrogations for more insights into the modus operandi of the criminal gang and possible arrest of other gang members,” the statement said.
Meanwhile, the Anambra Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, has vowed to follow up cases until suspects are apprehended to prevent further criminal activities in the State.
Ikioye assured that the Command shall continue to live up to its mandate of protection of lives and properties of all residents and to ensure that all cases are followed to a logical conclusion and justice served.
