Anambra State Police PPRO SP Tochukwu Ikenga

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

July 13, 2026 Admin

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…

Anambra Police Foil Alleged Plot To Sell Newborn, Reunite Mother With Family

June 21, 2026 Admin

The Anambra State Police Command says it has foiled an alleged attempt by a 21-year-old woman to sell her newborn baby in Igbariam, Oyi Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed in a statement on Sunday that operatives attached to the Oyi Divisional Headquarters acted on credible intelligence on June 19 and rescued the woman and her infant daughter before facilitating their reunion with family members. According to the statement, the operation followed information provided by a concerned resident, leading officers to a location…

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

June 18, 2026 Admin

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…

Police Nabs Fake Jamb Coordinator

April 19, 2026 Admin

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. …

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

January 7, 2026 Admin

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,…

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

January 5, 2026 Admin

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,…

Police Caution Against Distribution Of Christmas Largesse Without Security Presence

December 23, 2025December 23, 2025 Admin

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. …

Police Arrest Suspected Political Thugs, Cultists Recover Firearms

October 26, 2025October 26, 2025 Admin

Police attached to the Anambra State command, have arrested suspected political thugs, cultists as firearms and ammunition were recovered during the arrest at Enugu- Ukwu. The arrest was confirmed by the Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga while parading the suspects. According to Ikenga “In a sustained effort to ensure a peaceful, safe, and credible forthcoming Governorship Election in Anambra State, the Anambra State Police Command has arrested a notorious suspected cultist and political thug identified as Onyeaka Odogwu aka Red Angel, aged 29 years.…

NBA Polls: Dafinone Hails Okoro, Okpomor’s Election, Says Victory Reflects Urhobo Excellence July 26, 2026
Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has congratulated two prominent Urhobo legal practitioners, Chief Oghenero Okoro and Mrs. Gladys Aghogho Okpomor, on their election into key national offices of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). In a congratulatory message, Dafinone described Okoro’s emergence as First Vice President of the NBA and Okpomor’s election […]
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Theo Mukoro Abandons Omo-Agege, Meets, Backs Oborevwori, Urges APC To Unite For Delta’s Progress July 25, 2026
Former APC Campaign Coordinator in Ughelli North Local Government Area, Olorogun Theo Mukoro, has abandoned his political godfather, Senator Ovie OmoAgegeTheo Mukoro Backs Oborevwori, Urges APC To Unite For Delta’s Progress and declared unwavering support for Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, urging members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to embrace unity and […]
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Anambra Police Reject Extortion Allegations Against Senior Officers, Restate Anti-Corruption Stance July 25, 2026
The Anambra State Police Command has dismissed allegations circulating on social media that senior police officers benefit from extortion allegedly carried out by personnel deployed at the Onitsha Bridge Head, describing the claims as inconsistent with the values and operational standards of the Nigeria Police Force. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Command’s […]
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Oyede Community Begins New Era As Oborevwori Presents Staff Of Office To Pioneer Ovie July 25, 2026
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has charged the newly installed Ovie of Oyede Kingdom in Isoko North Local Government Area, His Royal Majesty, Sir Engr. Goodnews Goodman Agbi, PhD, Athuaro I, to provide purposeful leadership rooted in wisdom, fairness, humility and compassion. Speaking through the Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme, at the presentation of the […]
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Oborevwori Congratulates New NBA President, Two Deltans On Election Into National Executive July 25, 2026
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, on her historic election as the first elected female President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), describing her emergence as a milestone for the legal profession and a victory for merit, excellence and gender inclusion. The governor also felicitated with two […]
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Ondo Police Arrest Four Officers Over Viral Stop-and-Search Video, Launch Probe July 24, 2026
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested four police officers captured in a viral social media video allegedly making unprofessional and ethnically insensitive remarks to a member of the public during a stop-and-search operation along the Lagos–Benin Expressway. Addressing journalists in Akure on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abayomi Jimoh, said the […]
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Delta Police Nab Wanted Cultist, Recover Four Locally-Made Guns July 24, 2026
The Delta State Police Command has recorded another breakthrough in its sustained crackdown on cultism with the arrest of a suspected notorious cultist and the recovery of four locally fabricated firearms in Jesse, Ethiope West Local Government Area of the state. The Command said the suspect, Oghenebuba Mamatime, 28, who is allegedly a member […]
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Akpodiete Bags Honour at Abuja IDP Camp, Advocates Education As Tool Against Poverty July 24, 2026
Legal scholar, Artificial Intelligence expert and philanthropist, Prof. Alexander Osondu Akpodiete, has identified education as a critical tool for breaking the cycle of poverty, calling for increased investment in the education of vulnerable children across Nigeria. Akpodiete spoke after he was honoured at the graduation ceremony of students of the Internally Displaced […]
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Religious Leaders Endorse Oborevwori for Second Term, Laud Devt Strides July 24, 2026
Religious leaders under the auspices of the Forum of Ministers and Church Workers have endorsed Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for a second term in office, citing his administration’s achievements and commitment to the development of the state. The endorsement was made at a prayer and endorsement programme held in Asaba, where […]
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Oborevwori Rewards Delta Student With N20m For Winning World Spelling Bee Championship July 24, 2026
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has rewarded Master Great Chinedu Okediashi with N20 million for emerging winner of the World Spelling Bee Championship in China, describing the feat as a testament to the state’s sustained investment in education. The governor announced the cash reward on Friday in Asaba while receiving the championship […]
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