Philippines police arrest five Nigerians for kidnapping fellow Nigerian
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 & Okonkwo Emmanuel Kosiso who are all residents of Angeles City, are facing criminal complaints of kidnapping for ransom & violation of Republic Act 10591, or the Comprehensive Firearms & Ammunition Regulation Act.
Central Luzon Police director Brig.Gen. Redrico Maranan said the suspects were arrested when operatives of the Philippine National Police Anti-Kidnapping Group, together with Mabalacat City and Angeles City police, raided their hideout in Barangay Malabanias at 5 a.m.
Maranan added that the operation was based on information from the Anti-Kidnapping Group that the suspects kidnapped their fellow Nigerian, Kingsley Chukwuemeka Ikeagwuana, a student residing at Urban Resort Residences in Paranaque City & held the victim for ransom.
