Police Nab Enugu Correctional Officer Over Alleged Kidnap Deals
The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a correctional officer over alleged involvement in kidnapping-related transactions.
The suspect, identified as Mr. Ezu Ugochukwu, 41, also known as Sheyi, was attached to the Enugu Correctional Centre.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that his arrest followed credible intelligence and confessions made by another suspect earlier apprehended in connection with a kidnapping case.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the officer was in possession of the ATM card of the suspect while in prison custody, as well as those of other inmates.
“He allegedly withdrew ransom and other monies realised from kidnappings and fraudulent activities coordinated by the inmates and paid them into their bank accounts through POS operators,” the sources said.
The sources added that Ugochukwu had made useful statements and was cooperating with investigators.
They noted that a discreet investigation was ongoing and that further developments would be communicated.
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