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Delta Police Arrest 95 Suspected Cultists, Recover Five Guns In Crackdown

October 16, 2026 Admin

The Delta State Police Command has arrested 95 suspected cultists and recovered five firearms, 12 live cartridges and seven expended cartridges during coordinated operations across four local government areas of the state. The operations, conducted on October 15, 2026, covered Asaba, Ika South, Ughelli South and Okpe local government areas as part of efforts to curb cultism and related violent crimes. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement, saying the arrests followed intelligence-led operations by the Department of Operations, Rapid Response Squad (RRS) and…

Police Arrest Ex-Convict Over Robberies in Awka, Recover Axe, Cutlass

October 14, 2026 Admin

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old ex-convict, Chidera Anthony Eleh, popularly known as “Timaya,” over his alleged involvement in a series of motorcycle-assisted robberies targeting Point-of-Sale (POS) operators and other victims in Awka, the state capital. The police also recovered a motorcycle, an axe, a cutlass and other items suspected to be connected with the alleged criminal activities. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement, saying the suspect was arrested on October 9, 2026, as part…

Bayelsa Police Arrest 23 Suspected Cultists, Recover Firearms

October 11, 2026 Admin

By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested 23 suspected cultists and recovered firearms, ammunition and suspected illicit substances during intelligence-led operations across Yenagoa and its environs. The Commissioner of Police, CP Ajao Adewale, disclosed this on Saturday at the command headquarters in Yenagoa, while briefing journalists. Adewale said the operations were carried out between September 23 and October 8, 2026, in communities including Igbogene, Ovom, Akenfa, Swali, Onopa, Agudama-Epie and Amarata. He said the arrests followed reports of violent clashes and reprisal attacks among rival cult…

Anambra Police Explain Viral Video, Say Bailiffs Didn’t Seek Security Support

October 8, 2026 Admin

The Anambra State Police Command has clarified a viral video showing a confrontation between police operatives attached to B Division and court bailiffs during an alleged enforcement of a court order. The Command, in a statement by its spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the video circulating on social media captured only part of the incident and could not provide the full circumstances leading to the encounter. According to the police, preliminary findings showed that its operatives responded to a distress call over the presence of unidentified persons and…

Anambra CP Orders Query of DPO, Two Officers Over ‘Missing’ Robbery Suspect

October 7, 2026 Admin

The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, has ordered the immediate issuance of queries to the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of the 3-3 Police Station and a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) over the alleged failure to account for an armed robbery suspect reportedly arrested and brought to the station. The Commissioner also directed the immediate commencement of disciplinary proceedings against an Inspector of Police in connection with the incident. The directives followed a viral video alleging that an armed robbery suspect arrested by the police…

Anambra Police Alert Riders As Robbery Using Motorcycles Emerges

October 3, 2026 Admin

The Anambra State Police Command has alerted residents to an emerging pattern of robbery and other criminal activities involving the use of motorcycles. The warning followed recent incidents, including the arrest of a motorcycle rider allegedly found with a pistol during a stop-and-search operation in Nnewi. The command also said it was investigating a separate incident in Aguleri, where a motorcycle rider was reportedly attacked and dispossessed of his motorcycle and personal belongings before he was killed. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement…

Police Arraign 22 Suspected Cultists, Secure Remand Orders In Delta

October 2, 2026 Admin

The Delta State Police Command has arraigned 22 suspected cultists before two courts in the state over alleged involvement in cult-related activities. The suspects, arrested in separate operations at Eku and Owhelogbo communities, were charged with conspiracy and membership of an unlawful society, specifically the Supreme Vikings Confraternity, also known as “Arobag.” According to the Command, 15 suspects arrested at Eku were arraigned before the Federal High Court, Warri, on September 25, 2026, after being transferred to the Command Anti-Cult Unit (CACU), Sector 2, Ozoro, for further investigation.…

Police Hunt Suspects As Aguleri–Umuoba Anam Peace Pact Is Breached

October 2, 2026 Admin

The Anambra State Police Command has launched a manhunt for persons allegedly involved in the breach of a peace agreement between Aguleri and Umuoba Anam communities following a fresh arson incident in the area. The development came shortly after an on-the-spot assessment of the crisis-affected communities on Friday, October 2, by the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, alongside the Deputy Governor, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim, other government officials and security stakeholders. The Command condemned the reported resort to violence and destruction of property, warning that such…

Aguleri–Umuoba Anam Crisis: CP, Deputy Gov Inspect Flashpoints, Vow To Sustain Peace

October 2, 2026 Admin

The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, on Friday led the Deputy Governor of the state, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim, and other top government and security officials on an on-the-spot assessment of crisis-affected areas in Aguleri and Umuoba Anam communities. The visit, which took place on October 2, 2026, was part of ongoing efforts by the state government and security agencies to stabilise the affected areas, protect lives and property, and prevent further escalation of the crisis. The delegation inspected the affected locations to assess the security situation,…

No Evidence Of Threat To Omo-Agege, Delta Govt Committed To Security- Aniagwu

October 1, 2026 Admin

Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, has said the state government has no evidence of any threat to the life of former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege. Aniagwu, who spoke on TVC’s Politics Tonight, said Governor Sheriff Oborevwori was not in the business of threatening political opponents or any resident of the state. Omo-Agege had alleged that threats to his life and that of his family were emanating from the Delta State Government House and warned that Governor Oborevwori…