Security forces in Enugu State have arrested three suspects allegedly linked to the August 2, 2026, kidnapping at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Inoyi-Affa, in Udi Local Government Area of the state.
The operation, conducted jointly by the Department of State Services, DSS, Nigerian Army, Nigeria Police Force, Enugu State Forest Guard and other security agencies, also led to the recovery of ransom allegedly paid to the kidnappers.
The security forces recovered four AK-47 rifles, seven magazines and 133 rounds of ammunition during the operation.
One of the suspects was killed in a gun duel with security operatives, while three others were arrested and paraded at the DSS headquarters in Enugu on Monday evening.
The operation also secured the release of the two remaining victims of the August 2 attack, Seminarian Lawrence Igbo and Emmanuel Onwudi.
Speaking during the parade, Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, represented by the Secretary to the State Government,
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