Anambra police order investigation into murder of youth by kidnappers

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The Commissioner of Police (CP) in Anambra, Ikioye Orutugu, has ordered a full-scale investigation into the murder of a youth in Amansea, Awka-North Local Government, by suspected kidnappers. The directive, which was made on Friday in Awka, was announced by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Tochukwu Ikenga.

According to a statement from the deceased’s sister, the abductors, whom she identified as suspected Fulani herdsmen, attempted to humiliate them. When her brother resisted, they attacked him, resulting in his death.

The police command’s swift order for an investigation is a demonstration of its commitment to bringing the perpetrators of the cruel crime to justice. The command is assuring the public that it will do everything in its power to ensure the security of citizens in the state.

Orutugu said the trending video of a tragic incident involving the abduction of a young boy and his two sisters in the state was a cruel murder of the boy by the suspected kidnappers that needed to be investigated.
He condemned in the strongest terms the heartless and barbaric act, which was currently trending on social media.
The  CP condoled with the grieving family as well as the good people of Amansea, adding that operatives of the State Intelligence Department to identify the survivor to assist the police in its investigation.
The commissioner urged members of the public to remain calm, vigilant, and cooperative by providing credible information that would aid the swift arrest of the suspects.
The CP reiterated the command’s resolve to remain firm in the war against kidnapping and other violent crimes in the state.
Oturugu assured that the command would continue to prioritize the protection of every citizen in line with the constitutional responsibility of safeguarding lives and property.
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