Anambra demolishes church, three buildings 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.