10 h. ago Anambra Police Storm Kidnappers’ Hideout, Nab Four Suspects, Recover Three Vehicles

Operatives of Anambra State Police Command have arrested four suspected kidnappers, following a raid on their hideout, located at Uke, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered that police officers attached to Rapid Response Squad/Anti-Kidnapping Unit of Awkuzu, acting on credible information, carried out the operation on Friday night. In a […] The post Anambra Police Storm Kidnappers’ Hideout, Nab Four Suspects, Recover Three Vehicles appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Anambra: Police arrest female kidnapper Chinaza Udemezue, three others

From Emmanuel Uzor, Awka The Anambra State Police Command arrested a female kidnapper, Chinaza Udemezue, and three others in a raid on May 9, at 7:30 pm, just 48 hours after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visit to the state. Operatives from the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, acting on credible intelligence, stormed a criminal hideout in […] The post Anambra: Police arrest female kidnapper Chinaza Udemezue, three others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Anambra Police Foil Kidnapping Attempt, Rescue Three Victims

The Anambra State Police Command has prevented a kidnapping attempt in the Neni community, Anaocha Local Government Area, rescuing three victims, including a husband and wife. According to reports, the kidnappers, traveling in a vehicle, blocked the victims’ cars at Okacha junction, forced them into another vehicle, and were in the process of abducting them […] The post Anambra Police Foil Kidnapping Attempt, Rescue Three Victims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago “VeryDarkMan Once Helped Me Recover My Money” – Chinese Man Calls For Activist’s Release

A Chinese national has publicly spoken out in defense of popular Nigerian social media activist, VeryDarkMan (VDM), who was recently arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The man, who identified himself as Ross, recounted how VDM once helped him recover funds from a fraudulent transaction involving a Tanzanian national. In a heartfelt […] The post “VeryDarkMan Once Helped Me Recover My Money” – Chinese Man Calls For Activist’s Release appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Police Arrest Two Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Weapons, Stolen Motorcycle In Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two men suspected of being involved in kidnapping and cult-related activities. The suspects were apprehended during a police raid on a criminal hideout in the Otolo-Nnewi area of the state. The operation, which was carried out on Wednesday, May 1, followed credible intelligence and led to the recovery […] The post Police Arrest Two Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Weapons, Stolen Motorcycle In Anambra appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Anambra Guber: Chukwuma lauds Tinubu’s youth policies, says YPP shares same ideology

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Chief Paul Chukwuma, the candidate of the Young Progressive Party (YPP), has pledged to connect Anambra State to the center if elected governor in the November 8 poll. Speaking in an interview at his Umueri country home, Chukwuma expressed admiration for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s policies, particularly those aimed at empowering […] The post Anambra Guber: Chukwuma lauds Tinubu’s youth policies, says YPP shares same ideology appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Anambra Police Arrest Two Suspects Over Kidnapping, Recover Firearms, Ammunition

The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended two suspected kidnappers, including a woman, in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area of the state. The police identified the suspects as Celestine Onuyia, described as a native doctor who reportedly prepares charms and hides the gang’s weapons, and Jacinta Okolo, said to be part of the kidnapping […] The post Anambra Police Arrest Two Suspects Over Kidnapping, Recover Firearms, Ammunition appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. 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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3 w. 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 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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4 w. 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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4 w. 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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