Tag: Anambra State Police Command

Anambra Police Fund Medical Treatment for Abused 10-Year-Old, Intensify Investigation

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By Politicsgovernance.com    The Anambra State Police Command has provided financial assistance for the medical treatment of a 10-year-old boy allegedly abused by his guardian in Isiowulu, demonstrating its commitment to protecting vulnerable children and ensuring justice for victims of abuse. The Command disclosed that operatives attached to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Awka, were moved by the severity of the child’s injuries and immediately offered cash support to facilitate his urgent medical care and recovery. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the intervention reflects…

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Anambra Police Arrest Two Over Murder Of Missing Woman After Three-Month Probe

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The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the gruesome murder of a 33-year-old woman whose disappearance sparked concern in Oraifite, Ekwusigo Local Government Area of the state.   The suspects, identified as Thankgod Ikechukwu Ikwugwara, 26, and Makuochukwu Uzoigwe, 20, were arrested after a painstaking three-month investigation by operatives of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Awka.   Confirming the development on Wednesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the case originated on March 13, 2026, when the victim’s mother reported her…

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IGP Visits Anambra State, Intensifies Security Drive In South-East, Promotes AI-Based Policing

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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has intensified efforts to strengthen security operations in the South-East region, with a focus on intelligence-led policing, technological innovation and enhanced collaboration among security stakeholders. The IGP, represented by the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the South-East, DIG Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, paid an operational visit to the Anambra State Police Command on Monday as part of an ongoing nationwide tour of the country’s geopolitical zones. Speaking during the engagement, DIG Onwuemelie said the tour was designed to assess security operations, strengthen…

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Anambra Police Begin Enforcement Against Unregistered Vehicles, Concealed Number Plates

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The Anambra State Police Command has commenced enforcement of a directive by the Inspector-General of Police, aimed at curbing the use of unregistered vehicles and the concealment of vehicle registration numbers as part of efforts to strengthen security and crime prevention across the state. The command said the exercise follows growing concerns over the increasing use of unregistered vehicles and the deliberate obstruction, alteration, or concealment of number plates, practices it noted have continued to impede vehicle identification and undermine public safety. In a statement issued on Monday, the Police…

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Four Suspects In Custody Over Alleged Murder, Child Abuse In Anambra

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  By Our Correspondent The Anambra State Police Command has taken four suspects into custody over separate cases of alleged murder and child abuse, while commending residents for providing timely information that helped expose the crimes. The Police said the arrests followed public reports and intelligence received from concerned residents regarding two disturbing incidents that recently gained attention on social media. In the first case, police operatives arrested a 33-year-old man, Ifechukwu Okechukwu, over the alleged murder and secret burial of his 23-year-old girlfriend in Nkpor. According to the Command,…

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Police Nabs Fake Jamb Coordinator

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A suspected fake Joint Administration Matriculation Board (JAMB) coordinator identified as Eric Nwombu, has been arrested for impersonation by the Anambra State Police.   The suspect was arrested at Atani with alleged unlawful possession of Jamb examination materials and slips. According to the Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer SP Tochukwu Ikenga, “Operatives of the IGP’s Safe School Initiative of the Anambra State Police Command, in the morning of 14th April 2026, arrested one male suspect, Eric Nwombu, for alleged criminal impersonation and unlawful possession of JAMB examination materials.  …

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Masquerade in Police Net Over Allege Violence Attack

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A masquerade involved in attacking innocent and law abiding citizens in Anambra State, has been arrested and detained by the Nigeria Police over misconduct.   The arrest of the unnamed masquerade revealed by the Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer SP Tochukwu Ikenga, in a statement made available to new men. According to the statement, “The Anambra State Police Command wishes to inform members of the public, especially Ndi Anambra and other concerned persons, that the Command has taken into custody the masquerade involved in the unprovoked and violent attacks…

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One Arrested, 33 Rescued As Police Burst Suspected Child Trafficking Syndicate In Anambra

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  A suspected female child trafficking syndicate, has been arrested as security operatives attached to the Anambra State Police Command rescued thirty three teenage girls in Aguleri in Anambra State.   The Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer SP Tochukwu Ikenga in a statement revealed that the arrest was made after a distress and intelligence report.   According to Ikenga, “Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command attached to the Rapid Response Squad Awkuzu today 7th January 2026 recorded breakthrough in an ongoing investigation involving a case of kidnapping, abduction,…

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Christmas: Police Records Major Breakthrough, Intervention, Arrest In Anambra -Ikenga

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  The Police Public Relations Officer in Anambra State, SP Tochukwu Ikenga has revealed that smart intervention of the state security apparatus put in place curbed and averted breakdown of law and other in the state during the 2025 yuletide season.   SP Tochukwu Ikenga who made this known in a statement held that the collaborative effort of all security agents, some suspected criminals were arrested during the period. According to the statement, “During the 2025 December festive season, the Anambra State Police Command, in collaboration with other security agencies,…

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Police Caution Against Distribution Of Christmas Largesse Without Security Presence

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Anambra State Police command, Tuesday, warned philanthropists against distribution of rice and other Christmas largesse without security approval and presence for protection.   The command, in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga also unveiled different phone numbers from high ranking officers within the various existing Area commands and urged corporate and private institutions wishing to embark on Christmas charity to contact them accordingly. According to Ikenga, “The notice was aimed at ensuring orderliness, public safety, and preventing any untoward incidents during such activities.  …

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