Anambra police arrest four suspects for attempted kidnapping and cyberstalking in Ihiala. Learn about the investigation and the suspects’ confessions

The Anambra State Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in their efforts to curb criminal activities in the Ihiala Local Government Area, arresting four suspects involved in attempted kidnapping, cyberstalking, and other related crimes.

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The arrests, which took place on Thursday, followed a meticulous investigation by the joint security force in Ihiala. According to the command’s spokesman, Superintendent of Police Tochukwu Ikenga, the joint task force (JTF) acted on credible intelligence regarding faceless individuals and criminals who were threatening kidnapping, abduction, violence, and cyberstalking against innocent residents, particularly in Ihiala.

“Anambra State Police Command notes the improved security stability in Ihiala and appreciates the good people of Ihiala for their cooperation and resilience in identifying the bad elements in the area,” Ikenga stated.

The suspects, identified as Chimezie Ezebuo, Chinaza Ndimani, Chinecherem Okafor, and Nzube Azubuike, all males from Okohia, Ihiala, were apprehended on April 10, 2025, at 2:53 pm. Operatives recovered phones and SIM cards used by the suspects to threaten their victims, causing widespread panic and undermining the security efforts in the state.

“The operatives recovered phones and SIM cards used by the suspects to threaten their victims, thereby causing panic in the area and jeopardising the efforts of the security agencies and the general security of the State,” Ikenga said. “Meanwhile, all the suspects confessed to the crime and were taken into custody for further interrogations.”

The Anambra State Police Command has reiterated its commitment to ensuring public safety and holding accountable those who disrupt public peace.