Five Nigerians were Arrested in Philipines for Allegedly Kidnapping Compatriot.

According to Philstar, the suspects, namely Evans Enwwereaku Chinemerem, David Chidera Ibegbulamo, Nwokeke Christian Ihechukwu, Nwokeke Cajothan Chinemmerem & Okonkwo Emmanuel Kosiso who are all residents of Angeles City, are facing criminal complaints of kidnapping for ransom & violation of Republic Act 10591, or the Comprehensive Firearms & Ammunition Regulation Act. Central Luzon Police director Brig.Gen. Redrico Maranan said the suspects were arrested when operatives of the Philippine National Police Anti-Kidnapping Group, together with Mabalacat City and Angeles City police, raided their hideout in Barangay Malabanias at 5 a.m. Maranan added that the operation was based on information from the Anti-Kidnapping Group that the suspects kidnapped their fellow Nigerian, Kingsley Chukwuemeka Ikeagwuana, a student residing at Urban Resort Residences in Paranaque City & held the victim for ransom.