Reported By Mary Udezue | Edited by: Henry Owen
Onitsha, Anambra – The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two men allegedly behind the abduction of three Cameroonian women in Onitsha earlier this month.
The suspects, identified as Nonso Augustine Akpeh (37) and Kingsley Akpeh (44), were apprehended by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad in Awkuzu. During the arrest, police recovered a pump-action gun, a locally fabricated double-barrel gun, and ten live cartridges.
According to preliminary reports, the victims were kidnapped on 10th November 2025 while on a business trip in Onitsha. The kidnappers initially demanded ₦50 million ransom, but only ₦2.9 million was paid. Despite this, the victims were not released.
During interrogation, the suspects named Uchenna Nicholas Mmadu as an accomplice and led police to bush locations in Anam Community where the women were reportedly held. Kingsley Akpeh attempted to escape during the operation but was shot in the leg and re-arrested.
Tragically, police discovered that three unidentified female corpses had been found floating in a nearby river about five days ago, close to the area where the victims were kept. Authorities believe these may be the kidnapped women.
Investigations are ongoing as police work to recover the bodies, arrest fleeing suspects, and dismantle the criminal network. The Anambra State Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to tackling kidnapping and violent crime in the state.
SP Ikenga Tochukwu, Police Public Relations Officer, stated that further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
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