Anambra Police command takes custody of self-kidnapped suspect from army troops

The Anambra State Police Command on the evening of 15th September 2025 took custody of one Samuel Ekezie, Male, 38 years, from the personnel of the 302 Artillery Regiment, Nigerian Army, Onitsha.

The suspect allegedly staged his own kidnap to extort money from his family members.

Preliminary investigation reveals that the suspect had on 15th August 2025 faked his own abduction and sent a text message to his family, demanding a ransom of twenty million naira (₦20,000,000) for his supposed release. Acting on a technology-driven intelligence, he was arrested in his harbour in Rivers State.

Given the above, the Command assures of diligent investigations into the Case to ensure that justice is served.