Juliana Francis
The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Aderemi Adeoye, said that the commander under his watch has rescued three kidnapped victims, who were chained to a pillar by suspected insurgents.
The State Police spokesman, Ikenga Tochukwu said that on 14th of July 2025 at about 4:PM, Police Operatives from Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu acting on credible information stormed the compound of one Onyeka Aduba alias Totoritor at Umuohi Village, Okija, and rescued three abducted citizens chained to building pillars by insurgents.
Tochukwu said that two suspects, Okika Chukwujekwu, 31and Sylvester Okorie Ikwuanusi, 55, were arrested and quizzed.
Tochcukwu said: “The feat followed the confession made by the notorious gang leader, popularly known as ‘Totoritor’ who was arrested earlier and had been in police custody. He was positively identified on 6th of July by a victim with a gunshot injury before he was arrested.
“Preliminary investigation reveals that the rescued citizens have been kept incommunicado and chained to pillars in the above-mentioned Compound for weeks before their rescue. Efforts are ongoing to arrest the other fleeing members of the gang.
“Meanwhile, CP Aderemi Adeoye has urged the good people of Anambra State to disregard propaganda by outlawed groups and continue to partner with the Police and other security agencies in the State to restore peace to Anambra State. They are encouraged to report suspicious persons and unusual movements they may observe to the nearest Police Station or through the Command Emergency number 112 or call 07039194332 for a prompt response.
“The ‘NPF rescue me app’ is also available for free download on both Android and Apple IOS, for Android and iPhone users respectively.”
