By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Special Adviser to Governor Chukwuma Soludo on Community Security, Mr. Ken Emeakayi, has debunked the trending media reports that purportedly quoted him as referring to members of Agụnechemba security operatives in Anambra as armed robbers and criminals. Speaking to journalists in Awka, Mr. Emeakayi described such reports as a…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka A yet-to-be-identified officer of the recently-launched security operatives in Anambra State, Agụnechemba (popularly known as Operation Udo Ga-Achị) has reportedly shot down a woman in Anambra State while trying to clear a traffic gridlock to make way for their security convoy. The incident happened on Tuesday evening along the popular…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Police Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has reiterated the determined efforts of the various security agencies in the state to stamp out kidnapping and violent crimes across Anambra State, especially during the Easter season and beyond, the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu. CP Orutugu stated…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed a remarkable improvement in security within the Ihiala area of the State, one of the flashpoints of insecurity in the past. The State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement to newsmen on Friday, noting that the improved…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka A mother of four arrested in Anambra State for drug-related offences has assured to desist from the illegal activities if provided with job that can sustain her and her family. The suspect, identified as Ifeoma Omonyi, made the promise while being interrogated shortly after her arrest at Umueri by the operatives…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Government Chukwuma Soludo-led Anambra State government has refuted the trending announcement and rumor alleging that the newly-launched security outfit in the state, Operation Udo Ga-Achi (popularly known as Agụnechemba) would arrest and deal with ladies who do not wear panties and bra, especially when going out of their homes….
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has debunked widespread speculations suggesting that his administration imposed a ban on nightclubs and nightlife activities across the state. This clarification follows the circulation of an anonymous voice note on social media, which falsely claimed that the state government had outlawed nightclubs and…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka It was another win for the police and the operatives of the Anambra Vigilante Group over the weekend, as the joint security force, dislodged criminal elements during a raid of a notorious criminal hideout in the state. This was confirmed in a statement issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Police operatives in Anambra State have arrested two persons over unlawful possession of firearm and other related offences. The suspects, Raphael Peverga and Saakura Teryima who are both aged 22 years old and who both hail from Benue State, were arrested over the weekend by the operatives of the Special Anti-Cult…
The Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun says he believes the country is not “mature” for state policing despite the myriad of security challenges facing it. He spoke on Monday during a national dialogue on state police held in Abuja with the theme ‘Pathways to Peace: Reimagining Policing in Nigeria’. “On the issue of state…
