Anambra Demolishes Church Over Kidnapping

Anambra State
Governor, Willie Obiano, has revoked the Certificates of Occupancy of four buildings, including a church in Awkuzu, Oyi Local Government Area, due to their links to kidnappers. The buildings have subsequently been demolished.
The demolition followed the parade of 15 suspected armed robbers and kidnappers at the Special Anti-Robbery Squad headquarters, Awkuzu on Tuesday.
The Deputy Commissioner of Police in-charge of Operations, Mr Olafimiham Adeoye, said the demolition was in compliance with the state’s law.
According to him, one of the suspects, Mr Ifeanyi Nwaezeagu, the General -Overseer of Unchangeable God Ministries, Awkuzu, was allegedly involved in kidnapping of many wealthy people, including a priest.
Adeoye said, “Nwaezeagu engaged in kidnapping unnoticed until he was caught in 2013.His confessional statements led to the unraveling of his gang before Gov. Obiano revoked his certificate of occupancy leading to the demolition of his church.”
The State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Emeka Chukwuemeka, said 10 of the suspects were kidnappers while five were armed robbers and car snatching syndicate using fake number plates.