Notorious kidnapper arrested in students hostel

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 5 m 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 .

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