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Anambra police arrest suspect over fatal 2023 kidnapping

Source: Punch Nigeria · 24 Sep 2026, 15:30 UTC
Anambra police arrest suspect over fatal 2023 kidnapping
Image: Punch Nigeria · original report

Police in Anambra State say they have arrested a 25-year-old man allegedly linked to a gang involved in a 2023 kidnapping that resulted in a death. The suspect was identified as Olisa Oyelu, according to the report by Punch Nigeria.

Police in Anambra State have arrested a 25-year-old suspect allegedly linked to a gang involved in a 2023 kidnapping that resulted in a death, Punch Nigeria reports. The suspect was identified as Olisa Oyelu. Police described him as being connected to what the report called a notorious gang.

The available information does not specify the circumstances of the kidnapping, the identity of the person who died or the allegations Oyelu faces. It also does not state when or where the arrest took place. The report provides no further details on the investigation, whether other suspects have been arrested or whether Oyelu has responded to the allegation.

The case remains with the police based on the information supplied.

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