Enugu Security Forces Arrest Three Suspects in Church Attack
On August 2, a notorious kidnapping gang attacked St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Inoyi-Affa, Udi Local Government Area, Enugu State. In response, security agencies, including the Department of State Services (DSS), Nigerian Army, Police, and Enugu State Forest Guard, conducted a joint operation that resulted in the arrest of three suspects.
During the operation, one suspected kidnapper was killed in a gun battle. Four AK-47 rifles and ammunition were recovered from the gang.
Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, who confirmed that two victims, Seminarian Lawrence Igbo and Emmanuel Onwudi, had regained their freedom and identified the suspects. Onyia reiterated the government's commitment to ensuring that Enugu State remains hostile to criminal activities and warned residents against aiding criminal groups, stating that anyone found collaborating with them would face prosecution.
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