Tag: Anambra Police Command
Anambra motel owner, 2 others arrested for illicit drug, firearm crimes
According to him, during interrogation, one of the suspects, who is the owner of the motel, confessed to the crime.
Two Anambra women arrested for trafficking 16-year-old girl to Ghana
The two women were arrested over a case of a missing 16-year-old girl, Miss Oluebube Chukwuma in Ozubulu, Ekwusigo LGA…
Anambra: Man denies kidnappers N40m ransom, escape from captivity
The victim, an indigene of Obinagu–Isikweachi, Oji River LGA of Enugu, who was kidnapped on Jan.1 in his home town,…
Five arrested for vandalism, armed robbery in Anambra
Police said that further investigations were ongoing, adding efforts are underway to apprehend other fleeing suspects and to recover the…
Gunmen kill pastor’s wife, burn house, vehicles, in Anambra’s church attack
Anambra Police Command confirmed the attack on Saint Andrew’s Church in a statement by its spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga on…
Man who threatened to destroy all police formations in Anambra community arrested
Police operatives attached to the Obosi Division on Dec. 2, acted immediately after intercepting the video and the suspect was…
Anambra: Bodies of two kidnapped Cameroonian women found in Omambala River
Two suspects identified as Nonso Augustine Akpeh and Kingsley Akpeh have been arrested over the kidnapping of the women and…
Police rescue 3-year-old boy stolen in Anambra in Lagos, arrest six suspects
The arrest of the members of the child trafficking syndicate followed a petition by a mother who said her daughter…
Police lock down Anambra, ban vehicular movement ahead governorship election
The decision was reached during a joint security meeting held on 5th November 2025 at the Police State Headquarters in…
Anambra election: Police deploy tactical teams with helicopters, drones for surveillance
According to the Police, the aerial surveillance will complement ongoing land patrols by tactical units, intelligence operatives, and police special…
Mother, 3 others arrested over sale of one-week old baby in Anambra
The four women were arrested by operatives of the Command attached to the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, on October 28.
Anambra election: Police to impound unregistered vehicles, prosecute owners
The CP noted that criminals often exploit unregistered vehicles or covered number plates to perpetrate crimes, evade arrest, or disrupt…
‘How two Anambra children were rescued 9 months after they went missing’
The rescue was after nine months of intensive and intelligence-led investigation that extended across several states of the federation,” he…
Anambra: Police nab robbery suspect, recover firearm
Ikenga explained that upon the discovery, the suspect was immediately arrested and the firearm, ammunition and vehicle were taken into…
Anambra: Police rescue man from kidnappers after 7 hours
“Under pressure from the advancing rescue team, the kidnappers hastily released the victim and fled into nearby bushes,” Police said.
One dies in Onitsha building collapse
Confirming the incident on Friday in Onitsha, Mr Tony Nweze, the Chairman of Onitsha North Local Government Area, said that…
Anambra man stages self-kidnap to extort N20m ‘ransom’ from family
He was arrested in his hideout in Rivers
Police nab 200 suspects, secure 100 convictions in Anambra — CP
The Police Commissioner said a major highlight was the re-arrest of a suspect in the high-profile kidnap and murder of…
Four dead, 15 injured in gunmen attack on Anambra burial ceremony
The spokesperson of Anambra Police Command, Tochukwu Ikenga said preliminary findings indicated that incident was connected to a clash between…
Woman shot dead, 6 injured as Ocha Brigade battles traders in Onitsha
The victims of the gunshots were identified as Ebuka Orakwe, Orum Oluebube, Anthony Kosisochukwu, Ifeoma Ezema, Chinwe Igwe, and two…
Anambra barber remanded for allegedly raping 14-year-old customer
“He then stepped outside, looked around briefly, returned to the shop, locked the door and turned up the volume of…
Police stop man from killing self on top high tension pole in Anambra
Orutugu assured that the command would provide the necessary support to ensure the victim’s well-being.
Police speak on Anambra man who confined son in chains for five years
The father claimed his son had travelled abroad without consent, which led to the alleged confinement upon his return.
Anambra man Akpan Godwin arrested with over 1,000 rounds of ammunition
The allegedly confessed to being involved in the illegal sale of ammunition and mentioned other individuals reportedly connected to the…
One dies as car rams into tricycles in Anambra
Police said preliminary enquiries confirm that the recovered vehicle does not belong to any security agency in Anambra state as…
Police warn VDM against planned procession for murdered Anambra businessman
Ikenga quoted Orutugu as saying that the family of the late Onyekere has publicly dissociated itself from any proposed or…
Wicked! Anambra man Chiemerie Elobisi kills pregnant nurse, sells body parts
The police spokesperson said the parts of the murdered nurse have been recovered from the native doctor they were sold…
Police to probe brutalization of NUJ official by Anambra govt officials after his death
Akaneme, who was Chairman of Onitsha Federated Chapel of NUJ reportedly died following injuries he sustained from brutal attack by…
Anambra: Police nab notorious child trafficker, rescue 11 children stolen from Adamawa
The suspect is believed to be a major link in the abduction of children and the trafficking network operating between…
JSF kills suspected kidnapper, rescues victim in Anambra
By Obinna Unaeze The Police -led Joint Security Force (JSF) in Anambra has killed a suspected kidnapper and rescued a…