Edo Police Arrest Alleged Serial Kidnapper, Recovers UK Residence Permit

Operatives of Edo State Police Command have arrested a 25-year-old Fulani herdsman, Idris Amedu, over his alleged involvement in a series of kidnappings in the Niger Delta region. The spokesperson for the state command, Chidi Nwabuzor, who confirmed the arrest, said the suspect known as Dogo, was alleged to be the head of a notorious kidnapping syndicate that allegedly killed some policemen recently.

He said Dogo who was previously declared wanted by the police, was arrested at Ahor community near Benin City, when he emerged from a bush with a bag containing items allegedly belonging to one of his victims at about 10 pm on September 20. He added, “His arrest followed a reliable intelligence report received by detectives at Egba police station in the Uhunmwonde Local Government Area of the state. “Items recovered from the suspect include eight different Automated Teller Machine cards of local and foreign banks; a British residence permit; foreign cards bearing Mr. Afam Ogbu (with the photograph), and Mrs. Ogbu Mary Theresa; passport photographs of a white lady and that of three young black men. “Also recovered are a company’s staff I.D. card with a photograph and name of Oguejiofor John Uchenna, an ATM card belonging to one Favour Obayuwana, international passports of foreigners, a pair of female wedding rings and necklaces,” he added.

Amedu, who denied involvement in kidnappings, claimed he picked up the bag by the roadside and was on his way to a nearby police station to hand it over to the law enforcement agents when the police nabbed him. The PPRO confirmed that the investigation has commenced, adding that the suspect will soon be charged to court.

Source: Punch