The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of ten individuals in connection with the kidnapping and killing of a revered traditional title holder, Chief Ogbuefi Ozo Nnayelugo, in Nimo, located in Njikoka Local Government Area of the state.
Chief Nnayelugo, a prominent community leader, was reportedly abducted in his hometown.
Despite his family paying a ransom of ₦15 million, his lifeless body was tragically discovered on his farm days later.
Police spokesperson SP Tochukwu Ikenga disclosed that operatives from the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) Awkuzu made the arrests as part of an ongoing investigation into the gruesome incident.
“The suspects are currently undergoing interrogation, and investigators are analyzing information obtained during preliminary questioning,” Ikenga said.
He also added that the investigation would proceed to the next phase under the directive of the state Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu.
The brutal killing of Chief Nnayelugo has sparked widespread outrage and grief throughout the Nimo community.
Local residents have called for swift justice and a thorough investigation into the crime.
Police authorities, while reaffirming their commitment to justice, have appealed to the public for assistance:
“We urge members of the public to remain calm and provide any useful information that may assist in the ongoing investigation,” the police statement concluded.
