From Nabob Ogbonna, Abakaliki
The Nigeria Police Ebonyi State Command in Abakaliki the state capital has arrested four notorious kidnapers and recovered five stolen vehicles from the suspects.
Two among the four suspected kidnapers were earlier apprehended in their hideout at Nwagana Guest House, Umuhuali, Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State while the others were caught in Abuja, respectively.
The command gave the names of the suspects as Mr. Stanley Benson Agada and Joshua Noah Olatunji and Chinedu Okorie and Okpaga Chibueze.
This was contained in a statement issued by the state command’s spokesperson, SP Joshua Ukandu and was made available to journalists on Friday.
According to him, “The Ebonyi state police command, Abakaliki headquarters has recorded yet another operational breakthrough in its sustained fight against criminal elements terrorising the state.
“On 2nd September, 2025, credible intelligence at the disposal of the Command revealed that some suspected kidnappers had converged at Nwagana Guest House, Umuhuali, Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
“Promptly acting on the information, operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Squad, Ebonyi State Command, stormed the hideout and arrested two male suspects: Chinedu Okorie and Okpaga Chibueze.
“During the operation, one Lexus car with Registration Number LSR 895 DB was recovered.
“Upon interrogation, the arrested suspects made useful confessional statements which led the operatives to Abuja, where two additional suspects were apprehended: Stanley Benson Agada and Joshua Noah Olatunji.
“The operation also led to the recovery of four (4) stolen vehicles, namely: Toyota Corolla with Reg. No. KWL 141 CE, Toyota Highlander Jeep with Reg. No. LSD 589 JX, Toyota Venza with Reg. No. LXR 272 JH and Toyota Sienna Bus with Reg. No. RSH 196 DF.
“The rightful owners of the recovered vehicles, who had been victims of kidnapping, have positively identified their cars.
“However, arrangements are underway to release the vehicles to them after due process. Also, investigation is still ongoing, and efforts are in top gear to apprehend other fleeing members of the syndicate.
“The arrested suspects will be arraigned in court upon the conclusion of investigations.
“The Commissioner of Police, Ebonyi State Command, CP Adaku Uche-Anya, reaffirms the Command’s unwavering commitment to rid the state of criminal elements and restore lasting peace and security,” the statement ready in parts.
