37 h. ago Police arrest five for robbery, kidnapping, others in Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested five suspects linked to crimes such as kidnapping, armed robbery, and unlawful possession of firearms. In a press statement released on Sunday, the spokesman for the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, revealed that the suspects were apprehended in separate operations. He added that a locally made Beretta pistol and Read More

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43 h. ago Why we are not satisfied with efforts of Anambra State police command over lawmaker’s murder

An Open Letter to the Inspector General of Police, Dr. Kayode Egbetokun, and the Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma read more Why we are not satisfied with efforts of Anambra State police command over lawmaker’s murder

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3 d. ago Slain Anambra lawmaker: IG urged to take over after suspects’ escape

The Ime Obi Royal Council of Onitsha Kingdom, Anambra State, has urged the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to take over the investigation of the murder of Justice Azuka, who represented Onitsha North 1 Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly. Azuka was abducted on December 24, 2024, and his lifeless body was Read More

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4 d. ago Police accept responsibility for fleeing Anambra lawmaker’s killers

The Anambra State Police Command has admitted full responsibility for the escape of two key suspects linked to the brutal murder of a lawmaker, Justice Azuka, who represented Onitsha North 1 Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly. Azuka was abducted on December 24, 2024, and his lifeless body was discovered on the Second Read More

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7 d. ago Anambra APC welcomes APGA chieftain, aspirant pledges security

A governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress in Anambra State, Paul Chukwuma, has pledged to introduce community policing to tackle the state’s security challenges if elected in the November 2025 election. His statement came as the APC welcomed a former chieftain of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, Ejike Madunagu, into its fold. Speaking at Read More

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7 d. ago Anambra 2025: APC aspirant promises to introduce community policing

A governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, Paul Chukwuma, on Monday, pledged to set community policing in Anambra State to tackle the lingering security challenges if he clinches the party’s governorship ticket and succeeds in defeating Governor Chukwuma Soludo at the November election. Chukwuma made the promise at the APC national Read More

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1 week ago Anambra Assembly rejects Police report on escape of colleague’s killers

Tribune Online Anambra Assembly rejects Police report on escape of colleague’s killers The Speaker of Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt Hon.Somtochukwu Udeze has described as shocking and unfortunate the press release by the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga announcing the escape of two of the arrested suspects involved in the murder of Hon. Justice Azuka of Onitsha North One Constituency in the Assembly. […] Anambra Assembly rejects Police report on escape of colleague’s killers Tribune Online

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1 week ago Police quiz officers over Anambra lawmaker’s suspected killers escape

Some personnel of the Anambra State Police Command are under investigation following the disappearance of two suspects held in connection with the killing of the member representing Onitsha 1 Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, Justice Azuka. Azuka was kidnapped on December 24, 2024, and his lifeless body was found on the Second Read More

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1 week ago Anambra Assembly rejects police account of suspects’ escape in lawmaker’s murder

From Emmanuel Uzor, Awka The Anambra State House of Assembly has rejected the police explanation regarding the escape of some of the suspects arrested in connection with the kidnap and killing of one of its members, Hon. Justice Azuka, describing the police version as shocking. The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze, described as shocking and […] The post Anambra Assembly rejects police account of suspects’ escape in lawmaker’s murder appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Anambra Police Launch Manhunt As Two Suspected Killers Of Lawmaker, Azuka Escape Custody

At least two suspects linked to the killing of a lawmaker representing Onitsha 1 Constituency in Anambra State House of Assembly, Justice Azuka, have escaped from police custody. In a statement on Tuesday by Spokesman for Anambra State Police Command, Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed that security agents has commenced efforts to re-arrest the suspects. He added […] The post Anambra Police Launch Manhunt As Two Suspected Killers Of Lawmaker, Azuka Escape Custody appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Police hunt for two fleeing suspects in Anambra lawmaker’s murder case

The Anambra State Police Command has reactivated operational plans to rearrest two suspects involved in the murder of Justice Azuka, the member representing Onitsha 1 Constituency in the State House of Assembly. The suspects, who had been arrested in connection with the lawmaker’s murder, escaped from custody two days ago during an operation to apprehend Read More

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1 week ago Two suspects in Anambra lawmaker’s murder escape from Police custody

Tribune Online Two suspects in Anambra lawmaker’s murder escape from Police custody In a shocking turn of events, two suspects arrested in connection with the murder of Anambra State lawmaker, Hon. Justice Azuka, have escaped from police custody. The Anambra State Police Command has launched an operational plan to re-arrest the suspects and has also initiated disciplinary action against the officers responsible for their escape. According to […] Two suspects in Anambra lawmaker’s murder escape from Police custody Tribune Online

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1 week ago Edwin Clark: Peter Obi, former IGP Okiro pay condolence visit to family

Former Anambra Governor Peter Obi and ex-Inspector General of Police Mike Okiro paid a condolence visit to the family of Late Chief Edwin Clark in Abuja. Daily Sun reported that Ebikeme Clark disclosed how his father died following news of his demise on Tuesday. Per online reports, Obi arrived at the residence of the late […] The post Edwin Clark: Peter Obi, former IGP Okiro pay condolence visit to family appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Police Rescue 10 Children, Dismantle Trafficking Syndicate In Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command rescued 10 children after dismantling a child trafficking syndicate in the 3-3 Inland-Town area of Onitsha, the state’s commercial hub. CP Ikioye Orutugu, the state’s Commissioner of Police, confirmed this in a news briefing on Monday, saying that three individuals, including a fake medical doctor, were apprehended during the exercise. […] The post Police Rescue 10 Children, Dismantle Trafficking Syndicate In Anambra appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Anambra: Police arrest three suspected traffickers, rescue 18 children

Tribune Online Anambra: Police arrest three suspected traffickers, rescue 18 children “Lastly the Command calls on anyone looking for his or her child to come to Anambra State Police Command for necessary action and possible reunion with their parents,” he said. Anambra: Police arrest three suspected traffickers, rescue 18 children Tribune Online

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