Security agencies in Enugu State have arrested three suspects allegedly connected to the August 2, 2026 kidn@pping at St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Inoya-Affa, Udi Local Government Area of the state.
The operation was carried out jointly by the Department of State Services (DSS), Nigerian Army, Nigeria Police Force, Enugu State Forest Guard and other security agencies. Authorities also recovered the ransom reportedly paid to the kidn@ppers as part of efforts to secure the victims’ release.
During the operation, security operatives recovered four AK-47 rifles, seven magazines and 133 rounds of ammunition.
One of the suspects was reportedly k+lled during a g¥n battle with security operatives, while three others were arrested and paraded at the DSS headquarters in Enugu on Monday evening.
