Tag: Anambra State Police Command

Anambra Police Arrest Wanted Small-Moto, Over Robbery, Kidnapping, Cultism

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The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old man, Udochukwu Okafor, popularly known as “Small-Moto,” over his alleged involvement in armed robbery, kidnapping, cult-related activities and secessionist-related offences in Ebenebe community and its environs. The suspect, who was reportedly on the wanted list of the Command, was arrested by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Awkuzu, during an intelligence-led operation in the community on the morning of October 24, 2026. The arrest, according to the police, followed sustained efforts to track down the suspect over allegations linking him…

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: Police Arrest Ex-Boyfriend Over Murder of 23-Year-Old Woman in Anambra

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….Suspect allegedly confesses to killing victim after relationship breakdown     The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a man, identified as Chima Ofoeke, over the suspected murder of a 23-year-old woman, Mmesoma Umeorini, in Uga, Aguata Local Government Area of the state. The arrest followed the disappearance of the deceased, whose mother had earlier reported to the Divisional Police Officer, Umuchu Division, that her daughter had been missing since October 16, 2026. The mother reportedly raised the alarm after efforts to establish her daughter’s whereabouts proved unsuccessful, prompting police…

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Anambra Police Recover Stolen Highlander In Calabar, Arrest Suspect

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The Anambra State Police Command has recovered a Toyota Highlander Jeep allegedly stolen in the state and traced to Calabar, Cross River State, in an intelligence-led operation that also resulted in the arrest of a male suspect, identified as Muonago Chibuze. The recovery, according to the police, was made on October 16, 2026, by operatives attached to the Central Police Station (CPS), Onitsha, following intelligence on the whereabouts of the vehicle. The vehicle, with registration number ENU 387 BB, was reportedly stolen on October 9, 2026, before police operatives traced…

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Anambra Police Nab 19-Year-Old, Recover Phone Stolen In Adamawa

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The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old suspect, Mustapha Sani, in Awka and recovered an Infinix Android phone allegedly stolen in Adamawa State.   The arrest, according to the police public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, was made on October 19, 2026, by operatives of the State Intelligence Department (SID), Awka, following intelligence-led operations to track down the suspect.   The command disclosed that preliminary investigations indicated that the suspect allegedly dispossessed unsuspecting victims of their mobile phones in Adamawa State before fleeing to Anambra, where the stolen…

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Anambra Police, Odùmẹjẹ Move to Strengthen Community Ties

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The Anambra State Police Command has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening public trust and improving police-community relations through sustained engagement with religious leaders, traditional rulers and other stakeholders in the state. The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, gave the assurance on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, when he received the Spiritual Director of the Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry, Odùmẹjẹ, during a courtesy visit to the Command Headquarters in Awka. The police commissioner said effective policing required public cooperation, mutual trust and a…

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

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    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…

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

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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…

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

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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…

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Anambra Police Alert Riders As Robbery Using Motorcycles Emerges

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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…

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

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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…

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