THE Police Command in Anambra has nabbed two suspects over alleged theft of two related minors at Okpuno-Oba, Idemili-South Local Government Area (LGA) of the State. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Tochukwu Ikenga made this known in a statement on Saturday in Awka. Ikenga said …
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JTF destroys criminal camp in Anambra
THE Police-led Joint Task Force (JTF) in Anambra has raided a suspected criminal camp in Agulu-Ezechukwu, Aguata Local Government Area, killing one suspect. The operatives recovered suspected stolen items, including an ash-coloured Toyota Sienna (Reg. No. EKY 03 FF), an unregistered white Mazda Hilux, a motorcycle, and mechanical tools. Household …
Read More »Police Arrest 2, Recover Pistol, Ammunitions, Motorcycle in Anambra
THE Police Command in Anambra has detained two suspects for allegedly terrorising residents of Nnewi area of the State. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, made this known in a statement on Friday in Awka. Ikenga said that the measure was part of efforts …
Read More »Police Rescue Kidnap Victim in Anambra
THE Police Command in Anambra has rescued a kidnap victim abducted on Tuesday, at Umuege village, Amawbia in Awka area of the state. SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, confirmed this in a statement, on Wednesday in Awka. Ikenga said that the rescue was …
Read More »Police Recover Arms, Charms From 2 Suspected Cultists, Armed Robbers in Anambra
THE Police Command in Anambra has detained two suspected cultists and armed robbers in separate operations, recovering arms and other incriminating items. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the arrests and detention in a statement on Sunday in Onitsha. According to Ikenga, the Commissioner of Police, CP …
Read More »Police Apprehend Over 300 Suspects, Rescue 14 Kidnapped Victims in 2024
THE Police Command in Anambra says it arrested over 300 suspects, rescued 14 kidnapped victims and recovered over 100 brands of arms in the state from January, 2024 to January, 2025. Mr Nnaghe Itam, Commissioner of Police (CP) in the state disclosed this on Monday in Awka, during a briefing …
Read More »22 Died In Anambra Stampede – Police
THE Police Command in Anambra has confirmed 22 deaths in Saturday’s stampede at the scene of palliatives distribution in Okija, Ihiala Local Government Area. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the palliative distribution was organised by a philanthropist in the area. The police spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who …
Read More »Police Arrest Suspected Gunrunner in Anambra
THE police command in Anambra says it has arrested a suspected gunrunner, who allegedly lend guns and other weapons to criminals for their operations in Awka area of the state. SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state made this known on Tuesday in Awka. Ikenga …
Read More »Man Attempts to Commit Suicide Over N1m Debt – Police
THE Anambra State Police Command said it rescued a 27-year-old man, identified as Alozie John, from attempted suicide in Umunnachi community, Dunukofia Local Government Area of the state. The young man, a livestock dealer, who hails from Isielu LGA of Ebonyi State, was said to have attempted suicide over the …
Read More »Anambra Commissioner, Wife Regain Freedom After Abduction, Aide Killed
ANAMBRA State Commissioner for Youth Development, Patrick Mba, and his wife have been released after being kidnapped on Friday. The couple was abducted along the Edo-Kogi Expressway while en route to Abuja for the wedding of Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s daughter. Their release was confirmed on Saturday night by …
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