Enugu gov’t demolishes kidnappers’ hideout

The Enugu State Government, on Tuesday, demolished another building used for kidnapping in the state. Before the demolition of the bungalow at Umueze Awkunanaw in Nkanu West LGA of the state, the security agencies had stormed the place during the week, rescuing a kidnap victim. During the raid, the prime suspect, Igwenagu Ogbodo, and his […]

The Enugu State Government, on Tuesday, demolished another building used for kidnapping in the state.

Before the demolition of the bungalow at Umueze Awkunanaw in Nkanu West LGA of the state, the security agencies had stormed the place during the week, rescuing a kidnap victim.

During the raid, the prime suspect, Igwenagu Ogbodo, and his gang escaped with various degrees of gunshot wounds.

Speaking to newsmen during the demolition, the Council Chairman of Nkanu West LGA, Hon. John Ogbodo, commended the state’s governor, Peter Mbah, for intensifying the war against insecurity.

“The prime suspect and his gang kidnapped the person and brought him here. He was rescued, and his vehicle was recovered. Some arms and ammunition were equally recovered.

“I thank His Excellency, Dr Peter Mbah, for his political will and demonstration of capacity in line with what he told Ndi Enugu that any house that harbours criminals or is used to aid criminality will be demolished. That is exactly what is happening here today, and it is in line with the laws of Enugu State,” he said.

Ogbodo recalled that the state government had demolished houses that harboured kidnappers, urging the residents to remain vigilant and security-conscious.

He said the demolition would serve as a deterrent to the remaining criminals in the state, as there was no hiding place for them, given the level of technology and manpower deployed by the governor to stamp out insecurity and criminality from the state.