Philippine authorities have arrested five Nigerians residing in Angeles City, Pampanga, for allegedly kidnapping their fellow Nigerian, Kingsley Chukwuemeka Ikeagwuana, who resides in Paranaque City. The suspects—Evans Enwwereaku Chinemerem, David Chidera Ibegbulamo, Nwokeke Christian Ihechukwu, Nwokeke Cajothan Chinemmerem, and Okonkwo Emmanuel Kosiso—are facing charges for kidnapping-for-ransom and violations under Republic Act 10591, the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act, according to local news outlet Philstar.
The operation took place around 5 a.m. Thursday when operatives from the Philippine National Police Anti-Kidnapping Group, supported by Mabalacat City and Angeles City police, raided a hideout in Barangay Malabanias. The raid came after the Anti-Kidnapping Group received information that Ikeagwuana, a student, was kidnapped from his residence at Urban Resort Residences and held for ransom.
Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan, Central Luzon Police director, said that the operation led to the recovery of three firearms: two .45 caliber pistols and a .38 caliber revolver, along with ammunition. He highlighted the operation as a warning to others considering similar criminal activities.
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