Alleged kidnapper, Chinaza Philip-Okoye Claims “Armed Robber” Status Amidst Kidnapping Arrest

In a surprising twist to a recent arrest, Chinaza Philip-Okoye, a suspected criminal apprehended in Kaduna on January 18, 2024, is refuting allegations of being a kidnapper. Philip-Okoye, who is accused of involvement in a criminal gang, insists he is an “armed robber” rather than a kidnapper.

Philip-Okoye Describes Nightly Patrols and Car Theft as Modus Operandi.

Speaking to the media in Abuja on January 24, Philip-Okoye explained:

“I want to categorically state that I’m not a kidnapper. We only patrol at night and collect cars, and we take them to Kano for sale.”

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He claimed that their intention that night was solely to rob a man and take his car. However, he expressed surprise when the situation escalated, and the victim was compelled to enter the back of the car.

According to reports, the suspect was apprehended by a joint team of FCT and Kaduna police officers while transporting a victim, Segun Akinyemi, from Abuja to Kano. The arrest took place after a confrontation at a fueling station in Kaduna, during which Philip-Okoye reportedly sustained serious injuries from police gunfire.The alleged criminal’s attempt to distance himself from kidnapping charges raises questions about the nature of the criminal activities and the dynamic within the gang.

Authorities seek to unravel the complete story and locate accomplices.

The alleged criminal’s attempt to distance himself from kidnapping charges raises questions about the nature of the criminal activities and the dynamic within the gang. Authorities are continuing their investigation to unravel the complete story behind the incident and to locate other members of the gang who are currently at large.

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