Soldiers of the Nigerian Army have arrested ‘Phyno’, an alleged member of a notorious kidnapping gang operating in Aba, Abia State, southeast Nigeria.
Yaahoo Journalist understands that Phyno has been on the wanted list of the criminal book in the state for long before his arrest.
‘Phyno’ has been wanted for various crimes in the state that have been traced to him.
Soldiers attached to 144 Battalion, in the Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State, southeast Nigeriaarrested ‘Phyno’ at a hotel located on the outskirts of Aba.
‘Phyno’ was said to be hiding in the hotel after a robbery operation.
“He snatched a motorbike from somebody at Uratta junction before he was apprehended by soldiers. Information has it that he was in a hotel (outside Aba main town).
“On getting the information, soldiers traced him to the said hotel in mufti where he (the kidnap kingpin) was picked”, The Nation quoted a military source as saying.
