Nigerians arrested for kidnapping a fellow Nigerian in Philippines

Five Nigerians were arrested in Angeles City, Pampanga on Thursday for allegedly kidnapping their compatriot.

According to Philstar, the suspects, namely Evans Enwwereaku Chinemerem, David Chidera Ibegbulamo, Nwokeke Christian Ihechukwu, Nwokeke Cajothan Chinemmerem and Okonkwo Emmanuel Kosiso who are all residents of Angeles City, are facing criminal complaints of kidnapping for ransom and violation of Republic Act 10591, or the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act.

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Central Luzon Police director Brigadier General Redrico Maranan reported that several suspects were taken into custody following a well-coordinated operation carried out by the Philippine National Police Anti-Kidnapping Group. This operation was executed in partnership with the local police from Mabalacat City and Angeles City. The authorities conducted a raid on the suspects’ hideout, which was located in Barangay Malabanias, at approximately 5 in the morning.

Brigadier General Maranan further explained that the successful operation was initiated based on reliable information gathered by the Anti-Kidnapping Group. This information indicated that the suspects were involved in the kidnapping of a fellow Nigerian national named Kingsley Chukwuemeka Ikeagwuana. Kingsley is a student who resides at the Urban Resort Residences in Paranaque City. The suspects reportedly held Kingsley against his will and were demanding a ransom for his release, which added a serious dimension to the investigation and prompted the swift action by the police.