Category: Security Watch

Anambra Police Arrest 22-Year-Old Over Suspected Self-Kidnapping

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The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old woman, Nwachukwu Chidubem Blessing, over alleged conspiracy, fraud and suspected self-kidnapping after her family reportedly paid N3 million ransom. The suspect was arrested by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Awkuzu, following intelligence gathered during investigation into a reported kidnapping incident. According to the Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, “Blessing was allegedly abducted along the Onitsha–Asaba Expressway on August 29, 2026. However, after her family reportedly paid N3 million ransom, she was not released, prompting the…

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Omo-Agege Demands Probe Over Alleges Attack On NDC Million-Man March In Uvwie

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  Former Deputy President of the Senate and Delta Central Senatorial candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has condemned the violent disruption of the party’s One Million-Man March in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State, calling for an immediate investigation into the incident. In a statement issued on Saturday and obtained from his verified Facebook handle, Senator Omo-Agege described the attack on supporters of the party during the procession as “violent and unprovoked,” alleging that more than 100 persons sustained injuries and are currently receiving…

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Delta Govt Condemns Effurun Violence, Demands Free Campaigns

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  …Directs Security Agencies to fish out Perpetrators   Delta State Government has condemned the reported political disturbance in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area, involving suspected supporters of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) and the All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring that no individual or political group would be allowed to disturb the peace of the state. In a strong warning to political actors across the state, the government said every political party, candidate and supporter had the right to campaign freely and peacefully in any part of Delta without intimidation,…

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School Resumption: Anambra Police Deploys Personnel, Security Agencies To Schools

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The Anambra State Police Command has deployed personnel, sister security agencies and other stakeholders to schools and strategic locations across the state as pupils and students return for the new academic session. The deployment, carried out under the supervision of the Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, ACP Harrison Oruruo, is part of the Command’s efforts to strengthen school security and implement the Inspector-General of Police’s Safe School Initiative. The exercise is targeted at preventing security threats around schools, sensitising pupils and students on personal safety, assisting children…

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Oborevwori Celebrates Chief Johnbull Ejovi At 71

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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated an elder statesman and business magnate, Chief Johnbull Ejovi, the Udu of Agbon Kingdom, on his 71st birthday.   Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, described Ejovi as a visionary leader and distinguished son of Ethiope East, whose contributions to community development, business and philanthropy had extended beyond Delta State.   Oborevwori said he joined the people of Ethiope East, the Urhobo nation and well-wishers across the country to celebrate Ejovi, whom he described…

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Police Foil Alleged Abduction, Rescue 16-Year-Old Boy In Onitsha

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  …Suspected abductors dump victim near checkpoint   The Anambra State Police Command has rescued a 16-year-old boy, identified as Favour Ayogu, allegedly abducted in Igboeze South Local Government Area of Enugu State and later abandoned near a security checkpoint in Onitsha. Ayogu was rescued by a joint security patrol team at Ekene Junction, along Oguta Road, Onitsha, on the evening of September 13, 2026. The teenager was reportedly dropped near the checkpoint by unidentified persons who fled in a black Toyota Highlander SUV. According to the police, the swift…

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Police Arrest Mother Over Alleged Brutal Abuse Of 7-Year-Old Girl In Anambra

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The Anambra State Police Command has condemned the alleged brutal abuse of a seven-year-old girl, Oluebube Ofoma, in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state.   The Command also confirmed the arrest of the girl’s mother, Mrs Ogechi Ofoma, 32, following the rescue of the child by community security personnel and concerned residents.   According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the incident was reported to the Command on the evening of September 13, 2026.   Ikenga said preliminary information indicated that the seven-year-old was…

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Breaking: Police Arrest 36-Year-old Woman Over Alleged child Pornography In Anambra, Rescue 4 Children

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The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 36-year-old woman, identified as Anulika Onyeanusia, over alleged child pornography and sexual abuse of a minor in Onitsha, the state. The arrest followed intelligence received by the Command on Wednesday, September 10, 2026, regarding a trending video purportedly showing a woman allegedly using sex toys on a minor. Following the information, police operatives swung into action and arrested the suspect in connection with the alleged offence. Four children, aged two, three, six and nine years, were also rescued during the operation, while…

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Anambra Police Boost Operational Readiness With AIG Dantawaye’s Arms Drill

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The Anambra State Police Command has intensified efforts to enhance the operational preparedness and professionalism of its personnel through a specialised arms drill and operational readiness exercise supervised by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), Miller Gajere Dantawaye. The exercise, which took place on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, was conducted under the supervision of AIG Dantawaye, who heads the Police Supervisory Zone comprising Anambra and Enugu states. The exercise was aimed at strengthening officers’ weapon-handling skills, operational discipline, coordination and compliance with established tactical and safety procedures. During the exercise,…

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Understanding local culture key to effective policing — Anambra CP

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The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, has stressed the need for security personnel to understand and respect the culture, traditions and values of the people for effective and people-centred policing. Oji Ama made the assertion yesterday when the Commissioner for Information and Value Reorientation, Dr Law Mefor, and the Commissioner for Culture, Entertainment and Tourism, Mr Udoji Amedu, paid a courtesy visit to the Command Headquarters in Awka. The Police boss said effective policing transcends law enforcement, noting that a proper understanding of the cultural…

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