… recovered N82,400, six phones
A joint security team comprising officers from the Oba Divisional Police Headquarters and Anambra Vigilante operatives has arrested six individuals suspected of exploiting ill persons to solicit alms from the public.
This was disclosed according to a statement by the State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Tochukwu Ikenga.
The arrest occurred on April 16, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. during a raid on an uncompleted building in Isu Village, Oba.
The suspects, identified as Doris Basil (28), Peter Ezedike (38), Susan Monday (27), Ogechi Okoro (27), Solomon Sunday (29), and Kenneth Achi (29), were found in possession of six mobile phones and ₦82,400 in small denominations.
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Four sick individuals suffering from brain tumors, breast cancer, and other terminal illnesses were rescued and given first aid.
Arrangements are underway for their medical treatment and safe return home.
The State Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, condemned the exploitation of vulnerable individuals, citing Section 419 of the Nigerian Criminal Code, which carries a penalty of up to three years’ imprisonment.
Relatives of the sick persons will also be investigated to determine their level of involvement.
According to a statement by the Tochukwu Ikenga, the suspects will face prosecution after investigations.
NIGERIAN TRIBUNE