A suspected kidnapper and armed robber, Godwin Onyebuchi, also called Papa G, was nabbed by the operatives of Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Imo State Police Control. He was allegedly arrested in his hideout at a polytechnic hostel.

He was allegedly detained in his hideout at a polytechnic hostel. the arrest of Onyewuchi, who is also supposed to be a serial killer, pushed residents of Owerri into jubilations, including police officers who gathered to get a glimpse of him.

Southern City News accumulated that the suspect, who had escaped arrests, was on the wanted list of the police for quite a while.

According to a police source, who doesn't need his name in print, Onyebuchi has been nabbed on Saturday at Solo Lodge hostel located around Federal Polytechnic, Nekede.

The hostel, before his arrest, he functioned as his hiding spot after fatal operations. "To be able to overcome police investigation, he uses that hostel for a hiding place after fatal operations. 

“So, he does not have a phone. He borrows phones to make calls if there were needs for telephone conversation,” the source told Southern City News.

The suspect, the source added, was responsible for the kidnapping of a popular gospel singer, Chinedu Nwadike, and one Rev. Columba Okereke in August 2017.

“In August, 2017, a gang of armed robbers and kidnappers led by Godwin Onyebuchi, who operates between Imo and Abia states, abducted a popular gospel singer, Chinedu Nwadike, and Rev. Columba Okereke.

“The gang collected the Lexus 350 model car of one of their victims while a ransom of N5m was paid. The hoodlums equally collected other valuables from the victims.

“Acting on intelligence, the operatives of Federal Special Anti Robbery Squad of the Imo State Police Command, led by their commander, SP Victor Godfrey, swooped on him at his hideout, Solo Lodge hostel, Nekede, on Saturday and arrested him. On sighting the F-SARS operatives, he jumped down from the three-storey building and broke one of his legs,” the source further disclosed.

Our correspondent gathered that the suspect was rushed to police clinic, Amakaohia, Owerri, where he was receiving medical attention

It was gathered that two kidnap victims and the suspect’s gang members in the police detention had identified him as the ring leader.

Confirming the arrest, the State Commissioner of Police, Chris Ezike, said the robust onslaught against criminals and their hideout was ongoing in the state.

“The suspect has been on the wanted list of the command. Acting on intelligence, we have to arrest him. He will be ready to answer for all his atrocities. As a command, we will continue to ensure that Imo people enjoy their sleeps,” the state/CP said.

Source: http://aderonkebamidele.com/notorious-kidnap-kingpin-godwin-onyebuchi-aka-papa-g-arrested/