In a shocking development, the Nigerian police face allegations of complicity in the kidnapping and suspected murder of Celine Ndudim and her Ghanaian friend, Abigail Tandor. The two young women disappeared after visiting Andrew Amechi Ochekwo in Aba.
On April 27, Celine and Abigail visited Andrew, sending a distress message and live Google location to family members, indicating they had been kidnapped. The Aba Anti-Kidnapping Unit allegedly failed to conduct a thorough search despite the family's efforts and financial contributions.
Theresa Ndudim, Celine’s sister, recounted her harrowing experience. "I paid N100,000 for phone tracking and another N35,000 for a police court order. Despite my pleas, the police ignored crucial evidence and leads," she said. Theresa highlighted the police's dismissal of a house where she had seen Andrew's car, which later turned out to be his hiding place.
After over a week, the Umuahia police, authorized by the state police commissioner, arrested Andrew at the location Theresa had identified earlier. Disturbingly, Aba anti-kidnapping commander Amanchukwu Victor allegedly interfered, claiming the women were attempting to frame Andrew.
Further allegations surfaced that Andrew withdrew N1 million from Celine’s account the same day Theresa reported the case. Despite paying for tracking, Theresa accused the police of inaction and alleged they received bribes from Andrew.
Andrew was later reported dead en route to the Federal Capital Territory, with police claiming he tried to escape. However, the victims' families suspect foul play, questioning the delay and circumstances of his death.
The two missing women remain unfound, and their families insist they are not dead. Efforts to contact police commander Amanchukwu were unsuccessful. Force Public Relations Officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi assured, "We are working on it and will address the media soon."
Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
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