31 h. ago Anambra Police Apprehend Man For Alleged Rape, Killing Of Teenage Boy

Operatives of Anambra State Police Command have arrested a suspect, identified as Chidiebere Mbene, for allegedly killing a secondary school student, Nwokedi Somtochukwu, and raping the victim’s sister. It was gathered that Mr. Mbene invaded the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Nwokedi, the deceased’s parent, who are said to be teachers in Unubi community, Nnewi […] The post Anambra Police Apprehend Man For Alleged Rape, Killing Of Teenage Boy appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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55 h. ago Anambra Police Apprehend Six For Using Sick Persons To Beg For Money, Recover Cash, Phones

Anambra State Police Command has arrested six suspects for allegedly using sick persons to beg for financial support from members of the public. In a statement on Thursday, the Command’s Spokesman, Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed that the suspects were arrested in an uncompleted building located at Isu Village, Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area of the […] The post Anambra Police Apprehend Six For Using Sick Persons To Beg For Money, Recover Cash, Phones appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Police arrest six in Anambra for hiring sick persons to beg for alms

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested six suspects for allegedly hiring and using sick persons to solicit alms from the public. The suspects were apprehended on Wednesday evening during a raid on an uncompleted building in Isu village, Oba, where they were operating the illicit scheme. This was disclosed in a statement issued by Read More

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5 d. ago Return home for Easter celebration, Police assures on security in Anambra

As security agencies launch operation zero kidnapping and other violent crimes   From Aloysius Attah and Emmanuel Uzor, Awka   The Police in Anambra state has given the assurance of adequate security and preparedness of the command in Anambra to protect the citizens as Easter celebration gets underway. Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, Ikioye […] The post Return home for Easter celebration, Police assures on security in Anambra appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Anambra CP unveils operation to tackle kidnapping, other crimes

The Commissioner of Police in Anambra, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has unveiled ‘Operation Udo-Gachi zero kidnapping and other violent crimes’ to tackle kidnapping and other violent crimes across the state. Orutugu who did the unveiling at the Amawbia Bridge along the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, Awka on Monday, said the purpose is to let Ndi Anambra and residents Read More

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6 d. ago Anambra man arrested for killing mother over cassava dispute

A 49-year-old man, Nnamdi Anyaji, has been arrested by police operatives for using an axe to kill his 68-year-old mother, Dorathy Anyaji. The incident which happened in Anambra State stemmed from a cassava business dispute between the duo. PUNCH Metro learnt from a statement by the spokesperson for the Anambra State Police Command, Tochukwu Ikenga, Read More

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6 d. ago Man Kills 68 Year Old Mother Over Cassava Business Dispute In Anambra

A 49-year-old man, Nnamdi Anyaji, has been arrested by the Anambra State Police Command for the brutal murder of his 68-year-old mother, Dorathy Anyaji, during a dispute over money. The tragic incident took place on April 11, 2025, in Amudo Village, Ekwulobia, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State. The police investigation revealed that the […] The post Man Kills 68 Year Old Mother Over Cassava Business Dispute In Anambra appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Anambra police, tourism ministry collaborate to boost security at Tourist Hubs

In a bid to strengthen safety across Anambra State’s vibrant entertainment and tourism sectors, the Anambra State Police Command, led read more Anambra police, tourism ministry collaborate to boost security at Tourist Hubs

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9 d. ago Police crackdown on cyberstalking, kidnapping suspects in Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested four suspects for attempted kidnapping, cyberstalking, and other various crimes in the Ihiala Local Government Area of the state. In a press statement on Friday, the command’s spokesman, Superintendent of Police Tochukwu Ikenga, said they were arrested on Thursday following a painstaking investigation by the joint security force Read More

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1 week ago Police Arrest 2 Suspected Killers Of Octogenarian In Anambra

An Anti-Crime Squad of the Anambra State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the murder of 80-year-old Mrs Theresa Igbojonu. LEADERSHIP learnt that the victim, a native of Umunwaji Village in Ihiala, Ihiala local government area of the state was murdered on 5th April, 2025. Mrs Igbojonu’s assailants reportedly tied her two […]

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1 week ago PICTORIAL: Police patrol Anambra communities to stop Monday sit

To stop the Monday sit-at-home order, the Anambra State Police Command has increased its patrols in the Nnewi and Ihiala areas of the state. During the patrol, officers urged residents to go about their daily activities without fear, promising to keep lives and property safe. In a statement on Monday, the police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, Read More

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2 w. ago Anambra CP hails officers for peaceful governorship primaries

The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, has hailed the police officers, especially those deployed for the just-concluded political parties’ governorship primary elections on Saturday. Orutugu commended the officers in a press statement issued by the spokesman for the command, Tochukwu Ikenga, on Sunday. He reminded the officers that there was still much work Read More

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2 w. ago Security Agents Raid Suspected Criminal Hideout, Recover Relief Materials In Anambra

Security agents, including men of Anambra State Police Command have invaded a criminal hideout located at Ogbunka in Orumba South Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered that the command’s police-led joint security team comprising Nigeria Army, Navy, Department of State Services officials and vigilante group carried out the operation on Friday. In […] The post Security Agents Raid Suspected Criminal Hideout, Recover Relief Materials In Anambra appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Police raid criminal hideout in Anambra, recover relief materials

The Anambra State Police Command has raided a criminal camp at Ogbunka in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State. A statement by the spokesperson for the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, on Saturday, noted that the police-led joint security team comprising the Army, Navy, Department of State Services officials and vigilante group carried out Read More

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2 w. ago Anambra CP deploys officers, urges professionalism ahead of primaries

The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has deployed officers across the state ahead of political party primaries scheduled for Saturday, April 5. While addressing the Command’s strategy officers on Friday, Orutugu stressed the need for professionalism as political activities begin. He explained the deployment was in preparation for the primaries, where Read More

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2 w. ago Anambra CP visits Onitsha fire scene as traders recount losses

The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, on Monday, embarked on a proactive security patrol within the state, demonstrating his commitment to maintaining law and order. One of the aspects of the patrol was the visit to the scene of the fire incident at a warehouse and two buildings on Ifejirika Street in Read More

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3 w. ago Nigerian Woman Dies In Police Custody After Reporting Land Fraud

A Nigerian woman, Mrs. Uju Ezeobi, has reportedly died in police custody after being illegally arrested at the Nigeria Police Zonal Headquarters (Zone 13) in Ukpo, Anambra State. Uju, who had filed a complaint about a multi-million naira land fraud involving Mrs. Nkiruka Duru, was allegedly tortured to death. Her tragic death occurred just hours […] The post Nigerian Woman Dies In Police Custody After Reporting Land Fraud appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Anambra Police Arrest 10 Suspects, Rescue Four Kidnapped Victims

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested 10 suspects for various crimes and rescued four kidnapped victims. Ikioye Orutugu, the state Commissioner of Police, made the statement while briefing journalists at the command’s headquarters in Awka on Friday. He stated that the rescued victims included a Catholic reverend father, Stephen Echezona, who was kidnapped at […] The post Anambra Police Arrest 10 Suspects, Rescue Four Kidnapped Victims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Police rescue four kidnapped victims, arrest 10 suspects in Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command said it recorded significant security breakthroughs in the past two weeks, including the rescue of four kidnapped victims, the arrest of 10 suspects, and the recovery of various arms and ammunition. The state Commissioner of Police , CP Ikioye Orutugu, disclosed this while briefing journalists at the command’s headquarters in Read More

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3 w. ago Anambra CP sympathises with victims of Onitsha main market fire

Tribune Online Anambra CP sympathises with victims of Onitsha main market fire The Police Commissioner of Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has expressed sympathy for the victims of the fire that occurred at the Onitsha Main Market in Anambra State. His message of condolence was shared in a statement issued to journalists during a press briefing held at the Police Command headquarters in Amawbia on Friday. According […] Anambra CP sympathises with victims of Onitsha main market fire Tribune Online

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