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The Anambra government says it has has destroyed the hideout of suspected kidnappers in the state.

Christian Aburime, spokesman of Chukwuma Soludo, Anambra governor, disclosed the development in a statement issued on Saturday.

According to him, the destruction of the hideout was sequel to a directive by the governor that buildings habouring kidnappers and other criminal gangs be raided and destroyed.

He said the hideout in Oba, Idemili south LGA, was destroyed on Friday.

“Anambra State Joint Security Task Force conducted the demolition exercise which lasted for more than five hours at the hideout of the notorious kidnappers, an old bungalow building at Oba, Idemili South Council Area,” the statement reads.

“The hideout had earlier been raided recently, where exhibits such as locally made pistol, shrine, charms, concoctions, Indian hemp, among other incriminating materials, were recovered at the building with some arrests also made.

“However, it will be recalled that a gang of kidnappers were traced to the hideout by the Police, following an attack and subsequent kidnap of two persons at Oko, Orumba North Local Government Area, and another two persons in Ekwulobia, Aguata Local Government Area.”

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