The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu has expressed deep concern over the rising cases of moral decadence in society.
In a release issued by the Anambra State Police Command, Awka, the Police Spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the CP made the remark following the arrest of two suspects by Police operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu over a staged kidnap incident.
The suspects who the Police identified as Nmesoma Josephine Nwoye, female, aged 23 years, and Chibuike Ogbu, male, aged 24 years, were arrested, according to the release, after intelligence-led operations uncovered that the supposed victim conspired with Chibuike, her boyfriend, to stage her own abduction.
The operatives also recovered the sum of ₦1,200,000, being part of the ransom earlier paid by the girl’s family members.
Further information reveals that the suspects demanded ₦15,000,000 ransom, and after negotiation, ₦3,000,000) was transferred into the victim’s account.
Reacting to the development, CP Orutugu described the incident as a reflection of the rising moral decay in society, where young people are increasingly resorting to criminality for selfish gains.
He urged parents, guardians, and religious leaders to intensify efforts in inculcating discipline, integrity, and sound values in their children and wards.
The CP also warned youths against engaging in self-destructive ventures, saying that the long arm of the law would always catch up with criminals, no matter how cleverly disguised their schemes may be.
