Nwosu Case: Police Deny N600,000 Bribe Claim, Reveal Fresh Evidence

The Anambra State Police Command has dismissed allegations that its personnel demanded N600,000 for the release of Miss Nwosu Chikamso Jennifer, describing the claim as a diversionary tactic capable of distracting investigators from the ongoing probe. The command said its investigation into Nwosu’s alleged involvement in a case concerning the death of a victim remained ongoing, insisting that the police would not be distracted by allegations of monetary demands for release. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ikenga Tochukwu, disclosed this in a statement issued in Awka on Wednesday. According…

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Anambra Police Deny ₦600,000 Demand For Woman’s Release, Say She Aided Wanted Brother

The Anambra State Police Command has denied demanding ₦600,000 or any other monetary payment for the release of a woman, Nwosu Chikamso Jennifer, arrested in connection with investigations into cult-related killings in Awka. The command described as false the allegation contained in a publication by Sahara Reporters, which followed a letter purportedly written by the Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre and signed by its Executive Director, Okechukwu Nwanguma. The letter, dated September 5, 2026, reportedly alleged that Jennifer was arrested on August 31, 2026, solely because of her…

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Understanding local culture key to effective policing — Anambra CP

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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