By Izunna Okafor, Awka Following the deadly attack at Oko in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, over the weekend, led a high-powered investigation team on a spot assessment of the crime scene, as part of immediate efforts to unravel the perpetrators of the heinous…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Panic engulfed Oko community in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State on Wednesday night, as gunmen launched another deadly attack that claimed the lives of some individuals, left several others injured, and saw two persons allegedly abducted. The armed assailants were said to have stormed the town at…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The officers of the Agụnechemba security operatives (popularly known as Operation Udo Ga-Achị) in the Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra State have reportedly arrested two some suspects involved in a grisly case of ritual killing and human parts dealing in Eziagulu Village, Aguleri. The arrests were reportedly made…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have foiled a suspected cult initiation ceremony in Nawfia, Njikoka Local Government Area of the state, leading to the arrest of six suspects and the recovery of arms and other incriminating items. The operation, which was based on intelligence, took place around 9:30am…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The United Business Women Association has extended heartfelt condolences to the people and families of the victims of the recent mass killings in Benue State, expressing solidarity with women across Nigeria as they collectively mourn yet another national tragedy. The Founder of the Association, Mrs. Nkiru Duru, conveyed the heartfelt…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka It was a tragic incident on Saturday in Awka, the Anambra State capital, as a police officer, Inspector Okolie Amechi, lost his life in an unfortunate accidental discharge caused his 10-year-old son. According to the Anambra State Police Command, the incident occurred in the evening of June 15, 2025, when…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka A domestic worker has been arrested by the operatives of the Anambra State Police Command for allegedly stealing his employer’s vehicle and fleeing to Delta State. The suspect, identified as Mr. Divine Ifeanyi Nnalue, was apprehended, at Ugbeji-Okpanam near Asaba, Delta State, by police operatives attached to the 33 police…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two suspects connected to a criminal syndicate that defrauded a victim of two truckloads of cement valued at ₦17 million. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, operatives attached to 33 Police Station swung into action…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 40-year-old man, identified simply as Maduka, suspected to be dealing in vandalized electrical equipment and infrastructure materials. The arrest was made by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Awkuzu, following credible intelligence. The suspect was apprehended at Fegge, Onitsha, on June…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Police Command has recorded another breakthrough in its relentless fight against crime, following the arrest of a teenager and suspected member of a notorious kidnapping gang responsible for the abduction and murder of one elderly man, Mr. George Onwurah, in Ndiukwuenu, Orumba North Local Government Area of…
