Suspected Imo kidnap kingpin arrested in students (Photo)
A suspected notorious kidnapper and armed robber , Godwin Onyebuchi , also known as Papa G , has been nabbed by the operatives of Federal Special Anti -Robbery Squad of the Imo State Police Command. He was reportedly arrested in his hideout in a polytechnic hostel.
The arrest of Onyewuchi , who is also suspected to be a serial killer , made residents of Owerri to jubilate , including police officers who gathered to have a glimpse of him .
Southern City News gathered that the suspect , who had escaped arrests , had been on the wanted list of the police for a long time .
According to a police source , who does not want his name in print, Onyebuchi was nabbed on Saturday at Solo Lodge hostel located around Federal Polytechnic, Nekede .
The hostel, until his arrest, served as his hiding place after deadly operations .
“ In order to beat police investigation, he uses that hostel as a hiding place after deadly operations . He pretends to be a student . He knew police were tracking him .
“ So , he does not have a phone . He borrows phones to make calls if there were needs for telephone conversation, ” the source told Southern City News .
The suspect , the source added , was responsible for the kidnapping of a popular gospel singer, Chinedu Nwadike , and one Rev . Columba Okereke in August 2017.
“ In August, 2017, a gang of armed robbers and kidnappers led by Godwin Onyebuchi , who operates between Imo and Abia states , abducted a popular gospel singer , Chinedu Nwadike, and Rev . Columba Okereke .
“ The gang collected the Lexus 350 model car of one of their victims while a ransom of N 5m was paid. The hoodlums equally collected other valuables from the victims .
“ Acting on intelligence , the operatives of Federal Special Anti Robbery Squad of the Imo State Police Command, led by their commander , SP Victor Godfrey, swooped on him at his hideout , Solo Lodge hostel , Nekede, on Saturday and arrested him . On sighting the F -SARS operatives , he jumped down from the three -storey building and broke one of his legs, ” the source further disclosed.
Our correspondent gathered that the suspect was rushed to police clinic , Amakaohia , Owerri , where he was receiving medical attention.
It was gathered that two kidnap victims and the suspect’ s gang members in the police detention had identified him as the ring leader .
Confirming the arrest, the State Commissioner of Police, Chris Ezike , said the robust onslaught against criminals and their hideout was ongoing in the state.
“ The suspect has been on the wanted list of the command . Acting on intelligence , we have to arrest him . He will be ready to answer for all his atrocities . As a command , we will continue to ensure that Imo people enjoy their sleeps , ” the state/CP said .