Anambra Police Arrest Five in January Kidnap-Murder Case, Recover Victim’s Remains

Anambra State Police say they have arrested five suspects over the January kidnapping and murder of Chinedu Echezona. The suspects allegedly collected ₦5 million from his family after initially demanding ₦20 million. Police say Echezona was abducted on January 29, 2026, and killed after the ransom was paid.

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