By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Police Command has announced the arrest of four additional suspects over the gruesome murder of three Cameroonian nationals in the state, as operatives intensified manhunt for the alleged gang leader and other fleeing members of the criminal syndicate. The Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, SP…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a prime suspect in connection with the murder of a pregnant nurse in Ogbunike, Oyi Local Government Area of the state. Confirmed in a statement issued to newsmen on Friday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the arrest reportedly followed…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Police Command has intensified its community policing drive with a strategic engagement of students and school authorities, focusing on school safety, crime prevention, and responsible conduct among young people. Confirmed in a statement issued to newsmen on Wednesday, by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga,…
To strengthen internal security collaboration across Anambra State, Prince Ken Emeakayi, the Special Adviser on Community Security to Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has convened an important meeting with local vigilante groups and security company owners in the State. This initiative aims to coordinate and integrate their activities within the framework of the state’s Homeland organization….
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a motel owner and two other suspects over alleged unlawful possession of a firearm and involvement in illicit drug activities in Uke, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state. The arrest, which led to the recovery of a pump-action gun, live cartridges…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka In strict enforcement of its Executive Order issued during the State Executive Council Retreat held on January 21, 2026, the Anambra State Government has announced the suspension of nine school heads over persistently low pupil and student turnout in their schools, an indication that the abolished Monday sit-at-home is still…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka It was a tragic scene on Thursday at the Idemili Bridge, Oba, in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, as a speeding truck reportedly lost control and crashed, resulting to the death of one task force personnel and leaving two others injured. The fatal crash, it was gathered,…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka A visibly agitated young man may face arrest soon following what has been described as his unwarranted outburst, vulgarity and media bullying against the Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, over the recent temporary closure of the Onitsha Main Market as part of the state government’s renewed clampdown on the…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have arrested two female suspects in connection with the reported disappearance of a 16-year-old girl, Miss Oluebube Chukwuma, in Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government Area of the state. Confirming this in a statement issued to newsmen on Tuesday, the Police Public Relations Officer for…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Government has formally abolished the long-observed Monday sit-at-home across the state, warning that any teacher or education staff who fails to report for duty on Mondays will face stiff salary sanctions, including possible forfeiture of their entire monthly pay. The directive was conveyed through an official circular…
