[Mhiz Rebecca]

The Police in Enugu said they have arrested a
notorious kidnap kingpin, Christian Akpan, also
known as “Mayor’’ in the state.
The Police Public Relations Officer of the state
Police Command, Ebere Amaraizu, disclosed this
in a statement issued to the News Agency of
Nigeria in Enugu on Friday.
Mr. Amaraizu said Mr. Akpan was arrested
through “a well-structured operation borne out of
intelligence information.”
He said the alleged kidnapper was arrested on
February 2 in his hideout within Sunrise Estate
axis of Emene community, near Enugu.
“The Enugu State Police Command will not relent
in its efforts to ensure a safe and secure Enugu
State,’’ he said.
The police spokesman said that the suspect had
been helping police in their investigation.
“The investigation is centring on some kidnap
operations in which he was involved, especially
the one he allegedly perpetrated on December 2,
2016.