Dimapur Police arrest sixth accused in the abduction case of Vikuho village Head GB Kiyeto Zhimomi.
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DIMAPUR — Dimapur Police have arrested the sixth accused in connection with the abduction of Kiyeto Zhimomi, Head GB of Vikuho village, who was kidnapped from Mishikito village on January 19.
According to a police update on Tuesday, the accused has been identified as Yehekhu, SS Dy. Secretary of NSCN (U).
Police said that with the latest arrest, six accused — H Kiba, Lovito Kiba, Viniho Kiho, Hukhevi Yeptho, Ahoshe Awomi and Yehekhu — are now in police custody, while one key accused remains absconding.
Zhimomi was abducted by a group of gunmen from Mishikito village on January 19 and was released the following day.
Of the six arrested, five are under judicial custody, while one is in police custody on 72-hour remand.
Police stated that only limited details can be disclosed at present as the case remains under sensitive investigation.
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