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Police Arraign Publisher Over Alleged Defamatory Reports Against Soludo’s Family

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The Anambra State Police Command has arraigned the alleged owner and publisher of Igbo Times Magazine and iNews, Mr Ejike Ofoegbu, over the alleged publication of false and defamatory reports against the family of the Anambra State Governor.   The command said Ofoegbu was arraigned before a competent court on Monday after investigations into a petition alleging that he published fabricated reports capable of damaging the reputation of the governor’s family and inciting public disaffection.   The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in…

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Anambra Police Arrest Three Women Over Alleged Child Trafficking, Launch Manhunt for Syndicate

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The Anambra State Police Command has arrested three women over their alleged involvement in child trafficking and launched a manhunt for other members of the syndicate, including suspected buyers of the trafficked children. The suspects, identified as Florence Nnakuzie, 45; Hannah Ugah, 52; and Chinasa Daniel, 27, were arrested on Saturday by operatives attached to the Awada Divisional Police Headquarters at a motor park in Onitsha. The command’s spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said preliminary investigations revealed that Chinasa allegedly brought a two-week-old baby and a four-year-old child to Hannah Ugah…

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Anambra Police, Forest Security Service Deepen Partnership Against Crime

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The Anambra State Police Command has intensified its all-inclusive operational strategy with renewed collaboration among security stakeholders following a courtesy visit by the leadership of the Nigeria Forest Security Service (NFSS), Anambra State Command, to the Command Headquarters in Awka. The visit, which took place on Friday, forms part of the Command’s efforts to strengthen inter-agency cooperation in tackling crime and enhancing public safety across the state. Speaking on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, DCP Ibrahim Ezekiel, welcomed the delegation…

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12 Docked In Anambra Over Alleged Rape, Defilement, Child Abuse

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The Anambra State Police Command has arraigned 12 suspects before a Gender Magistrate Court in Awka over alleged offences of rape, defilement, child abuse, abduction and assault, reaffirming its commitment to protecting women and children from all forms of abuse. The suspects were arraigned on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in separate cases involving minors and other vulnerable victims across the state. According to the command, Chima Onyeanuna, Emeka Muo and Okafor Chibundu were arraigned over the alleged abduction and defilement of a 14-year-old girl in Nanka. In another case, police…

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Anambra Police Step Up Anti-Cultism Campaign, Target Youths With Statewide POCACOV Initiative

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The Anambra State Police Command has intensified its campaign against cultism, violent crimes and other social vices, unveiling plans to embark on a statewide youth engagement programme under the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV).   The Command disclosed this following a stakeholders’ interactive radio programme held on July 8, 2026, which brought together traditional rulers, youth leaders, community representatives and members of the public to discuss strategies for tackling crime and promoting positive values among young people.   Speaking on the initiative, the Police Public Relations Officer,…

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Anambra Police Explain Clampdown On Tinted Vehicles, Say Exercise Targets Criminality

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  The Anambra State Police Command has explained that its ongoing enforcement operation involving the impoundment of vehicles with tinted glasses, including those whose owners possess tinted glass permits, is part of a broader security initiative aimed at strengthening public safety across the state. The Command said the exercise also covers unregistered vehicles as well as those with concealed, covered or defaced number plates, stressing that it is not intended to subject law-abiding residents to unnecessary hardship. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP…

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Anambra Police Spokesman Ikenga Bags Humanitarian Service Award

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  The Police Public Relations Officer of the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, has been honoured with the Humanitarian Service Award of the Year at the 2026 Miles Magazine International Awards Night, held in collaboration with Pineleaf Estate at the Stanel Dome, Awka. The award, presented during the event on Saturday, June 27, recognised SP Ikenga’s outstanding humanitarian contributions and selfless service to society, adding to the growing list of honours he has received during his tenure as the spokesperson of the Anambra State Police Command. Speaking shortly…

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Anambra Police Recover AK-47 Ammunition, Magazines In Cultists’ Hideout

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Operatives of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) attached to the Anambra State Police Command have recovered two AK-47 rifle magazines, 60 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition and other police-related items during a raid on a suspected cultists’ hideout in Awada, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state. The operation, which was carried out on the evening of June 20, 2026, targeted a notorious black spot along Nwaziki Street, Awada, believed to be a haven for cult-related criminal activities.   Although no arrests were made…

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Anambra Police Secure Remand of Couple Over Alleged Abuse of 10-Year-Old Boy

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The Anambra State Police Command has secured the remand of a husband and wife, Mr. Chukwudi Chukwuyere, 40, and Mrs. Chisom Chukwuyere, 30, over their alleged involvement in the abuse of a 10-year-old boy in Isiowulu community, Anambra State. The couple was remanded in a Correctional Centre after being arraigned before a competent court following the conclusion of preliminary investigations by the police into the matter. The case had generated widespread public concern after disturbing reports and video footage showing the condition of the young victim surfaced on social media,…

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Anambra Police Debunk Viral Alert On Alleged Military Helicopter Operation

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The Anambra State Police Command has dismissed as false a security alert circulating on social media alleging that a military helicopter dropped unknown items in a bush located between Nimo and Adazi-Nnukwu in Anaocha Local Government Area of the state.   The Command said it immediately deployed operatives to the area following the viral report to verify the claim and assess the security situation.   Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, in a statement issued on Thursday, disclosed that preliminary findings showed the area was calm, with no suspicious…

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