By Kamsi Anayo, Awka
The newly launched security outfit “Agunechemba” on Saturday raided a kidnappers’ hideouts in a brothel at Akwu-Ukwu and Oba communities in the Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State.
During the operation two suspected kidnappers were arrested along with five prostitutes in the area, following a tip-off from local residents.
The one-storey building that housed the kidnappers and prostitutes was immediately demolished by the security operatives, in accordance with Anambra new Security Laws.
Although the Special Adviser to the Governor on Community Security, Prince Kenneth Emeakayi, was unavailable for comment, an operative told journalists in Awka that the raid followed credible information from concerned members of the public about the suspicious activities of a group of young men who have been frequenting the brothel for some time.
“We received information that some young men had been visiting the brothel regularly, arriving late in the evening and leaving early in the morning,
“We kept watch on them, and after confirming the information, our team moved in and apprehended them,” he added.
The operative further confirmed that some members of the gang are still on the run and vowed to track them down.
