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Two arrested over alleged fake incitement video in Anambra
By Obinna Unaeze Two suspects have been arrested over alleged circulation of misleading video content capable of escalating communal tensions between Aguleri and Umuoba Anam communities of Anambra State. The spokesperson for Anambra Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, announced this in a statement issued in Awka on Wednesday.
Police nab suspected serial mobile phones thief
The Police Command in Anambra, has arrested a 32-year-old suspect, over alleged serial theft of mobile phones from hotels in Awka, Isuaniocha and Mgbakwu communities in the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, made available to newsmen in Awka. Ikenga said that the suspect was linked to several cases of mobile phone theft at hotels across the three communities.
Anambra Police, vigilance operatives nab 13 for criminal offences
By Obinna Unaeze Police operatives in separate joint operations with the Anambra state vigilance group have arrested 13 suspects over alleged involvement in several criminal offences. The security operatives also recovered firearm, ammunition, charms, cult-related insignias, suspected illicit drugs, dangerous weapons and a stolen vehicle during the operations, spokesperson for Anambra Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed in a statement issued in Awka, on Tuesday.
Police recover firearm during stop-and-search operation in Anambra
The Anambra Police Command says its operatives, on Saturday, recovered a six-round pistol during a stop-and-search operation from two persons in Nnewi North LGA of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Awka, on Sunday, via its WhatsApp platform. Ikenga attributed the feat to the combined efforts of the operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, Nnewi Sector, and Police Mobile Force 54.
Schoolchild missing as police rescue nine trapped in Anambra flood
By Obinna Unaeze Police operatives have rescued nine people, including seven schoolchildren trapped in heavy flood that submerged Nibo-Isiagu Road, Awka, Anambra State, following a downpour on Tuesday. However, a schoolchild is still missing from among those trapped by the flood, Anambra Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Awka.
Police arrest man with pump-action gun, 11 cartridges in Anambra
By Obinna Unaeze The Anambra Police Command has arrested Okechukwu Igwegbe for allegedly possessing a pump-action gun and 11 live cartridges in Uruagu, Nnewi. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday in Awka. Ikenga said the suspect was arrested on Sept. 18 by operatives of the command’s Tactical Team, led by Ezekiel Imoh.
Police rescue kidnap victim, arrest seven suspects in Anambra
By Obinna Unaeze The Anambra Police Command has rescued a kidnap victim and arrested seven suspects in separate operations across the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Awka. Ikenga said that the operatives also recovered a suspected stolen tricycle during the operation. “The command also arrested five suspected members of an armed robbery syndicate and recovered suspected stolen tricycle,” he said.
Police rescue 3 kidnap victims, apprehend 57 suspects in Anambra
News Express | 13th Sep 2026 | 14 Anambra state Commissioner of Police, Mr Nnanna Ama Anambra state Commissioner of Police, Mr Nnanna Ama By OBINNA UNAEZE The Anambra Police Command says it has rescued three kidnap victims and arrested 57 suspects in connection with kidnapping, armed robbery, cult-related violence, murder and other offences in the state.
NASENI concludes training for 100 Onitsha youths on modern electrical installation
By Obinna Unaeze The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has concluded training in modern methods of electrical installation and maintenance for 100 youths in Onitsha, Anambra State The trainees were also given complete starter packs, consisting of electrical tools and equipment under the skills acquisition programme was being executed across the country under the NASENI Sustainable Empowerment Programme.
Anambra: Police deny collecting ₦600,000 to free murder suspect
The police command in Anambra has denied allegations that it collected ₦600,000 to free Miss Jennifer Nwosu, one of the 12 suspects linked to the murder of Mr Isaac Nwosu on Aug. 30, 2026 in Awka. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Tochukwu Ikenga, made the clarification on Wednesday during a news conference at the command headquarters in Awka. “The Anambra Police Command did not collect ₦600,000 to secure Miss Jennifer Nwosu’s release.
Police arrest new suspect over murder of Anambra nursing student
By Obinna Unaeze The Anambra Police Command says a new suspect, allegedly behind the murder of a nursing student in Alor, Idemili South Local Government Area of the state, is now in its custody. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement issued in Awka and made available to newsmen on Saturday. Ikenga stated that the murder of the student, 23-year-old Vivian Chilaka, on June 14, attracted widespread public outcry.
Police arrest robbery suspect, recover firearms in Anambra
News Express | 28th Aug 2026 | 135 The recovered itemscredit: Police The recovered itemscredit: Police By OBINNA UNAEZE The Anambra Police Command has arrested a suspected armed robber and kidnapper, Emmanuel Mark, 25, and recovered firearms in Ifite Awka area of the state. The Police Public Reactions Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Awka.
Security force apprehend 9 suspects, recover firearms in Anambra
News Express | 28th Aug 2026 | 142 The firearms and other items recovered from the suspects The firearms and other items recovered from the suspects By OBINNA UNAEZE A joint security force in Anambra has arrested nine suspects and recovered firearms during a stop-and-search operation at a checkpoint in Isuofia, Aguata Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.
Nine suspects intercepted with AK-47 rifles, others at Anambra checkpoint
By Obinna Unaeze A joint patrol team of security operatives have recovered three AK-47 rifles, one pump-action gun, charms and other items from nine suspects intercepted in two vehicles during a stop-and-search operation at a checkpoint in Isuofia, Aguata Local Government Area (LGA) of Anambra state.
Police detain man in Anambra over father’s alleged murder
News Express | 27th Aug 2026 | 95 Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Ama Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Ama By OBINNA UNAEZE The Police command in Anambra has detained a 20-year-old man, Pascal Ogbogu, for allegedly murdering his 56-year-old father in Abatete. The police said the incident occurred on the evening of Tuesday, Aug. 25, in Abatete, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra.
Anambra Bloodbath: Six secessionists killed as security operative dies in explosion
The operation, conducted on Saturday, also claimed the life of a security operative, while another sustained injuries after an explosive device suspected to have been planted in the area detonated. The Anambra Commissioner of Police, Nnanna Ama, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Awka by the command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga.
Anambra man arrested for allegedly plotting murder of his friend over land transaction
By Obinna Unaeze Three persons have been arrested for alleged murder of a 56-year-old man identified as Kelechi Madu over land transaction in Awkuzu community, Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra state. The incident occurred on Aug. 17, the spokesperson for Anambra Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Awka. He said that the command uncovered the circumstances surrounding Madu’s murder following the detention of his friend.
Suspected secessionist agitator, 6 others nabbed in Anambra
Metro Published By Ayorinde Oluokun Date 15th August, 2026 Some of the items recovered from the suspects Quick Read Ikenga quoted Anambra Commissioner of Police Nnanna Ama, as saying that the command would continue to deploy intelligence-led operations, strategic patrols and coordinated raids to dismantle criminal networks and deny criminals safe havens across the state.
Anambra: 2 arrested, N6.2m illicit drugs, N598k cash recovered in raid on drug den
By Obinna Unaeze Police operatives in Anambra have recovered suspected illicit drugs worth ₦6.2 million as well as ₦598,400 cash from two suspects arrested in a raid in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state. The two suspects were identified as Nzube Onyedikachukwu, also known as Onyeoma, 47, and Ugochukwu Azia, 20, in a statement by Anambra Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga issued on Tuesday in Awka.
University hospital explains circumstances behind death of expectant mother
By Obinna Unaeze The Anambra State-owned Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH), Awka, says the unfortunate death of a pregnant woman, Mrs Amarachi Uche-Chukwudokwe, in its facility was caused by nephrotic syndrome. The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the hospital, Ms Henrietta Agbai, disclosed this in a statement issued in Awka and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday.
FG, Anambra govt douse tension over murder of 4 herders
By Obinna Unaeze Federal and state authorities on Thursday move to douse tension over recent killing of four herders in Agu-Ifite community, Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State with calls for peaceful coexistence among Nigerians. Some yet-to-be identified gunmen had stormed the cattle camp of Alhaji Aminu Mohammed in Agu-Ifite in Awka South Local Government Area, killing four herders on Tuesday.
Police bust suspected kidnappers targeting POS operators in Anambra
Metro Published By Ayorinde Oluokun Date 20th July, 2026 Quick Read According to Ikenga, the three suspects were arrested when operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Awkuzu, in collaboration with detectives from the Ogbaru Divisional Police Station, foiled a suspected kidnap plot in Iyiowa, Odekpe, Atani in Ogbaru Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.
Anambra teacher declared wanted for ‘flogging’ student to death
By Obinna Unaeze A teacher has been declared wanted for allegedly flogging a 12-year-old student to death at a school in Adazi-Ani community, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State. Anambra Police Command spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday in Awka. According to him, the Safe School Initiative (SSI) Unit of the Police Command has launched a manhunt for the teacher over the incident which occurred on July 16.
Technical education policy `ll create jobs, wealth — NABTEB
The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) says the Federal Government’s policy to promote technical education will create jobs and wealth as well as boost Nigeria’s industrialisation drive. The Registrar/Chief Executive Officer, NABTEB, Dr Mohammed Mohammed, said this at Federal Science and Technical College (FSTC), Awka on Wednesday.
Anambra: NDLEA arrests 559 suspects intercepts 1.8 tonnes of illicit drugs
News Express | 25th Jun 2026 | 39 By OBINNA UNAEZE The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 559 suspects and seized 1.8 tonnes of suspected illicit drugs within 11 month in Anambra state. Mr Charles Onubogu, the Commander, NDLEA, Anambra Command, disclosed this at a news conference on Wednesday in Awka, to mark the 2026 World Drug Day.
Police not responsible for delay in establishment of state police: I-G
News Published By Ayorinde Oluokun Date 24th June, 2026 Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu Quick Read The I-G urged stakeholders made up of security agencies, traditional rulers, religious leaders, community leaders, Civil Society Organisations, business class among others to be patient, as the National Assembly was doing everything possible to establish the state police.
Brutally abused one-year-old boy receives treatment as Anambra moves against suspects
By Obinna Unaeze The Anambra Government has confirmed that the 10-year-old boy, who was brutally assaulted by his guardians in Awada, Obosi (Idemili North LGA), is currently receiving medical treatment under state protection. The state Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Mrs Esther Onyekesi, made this known to newsmen in Awka on Monday. “I want to thank the good caring people of Anambra for bringing this case to our notice. “The boy is receiving treatment now.
Anambra CP condemns abuse of widows, calls for cultural reforms
Metro Published By Paul Dada Date 7th June, 2026 Quick Read “Some of the brothers and sisters in-laws only aim at inheriting their late brothers wives and property but don’t talk about how to maintain the children of the deceased,” he said. By Obinna Unaeze The Commissioner of Police, Anambra Command, Ikioye Orutugu, has decried the high rate of ill-treatment meted to some widows by their families of their late husbands.
Anambra Govt. vows to get justice for teenager allegedly raped by eight men
News Published By Abimbola Aderinola Date 4th June, 2026 Anambra Govt. vows to get justice for teenager allegedly raped by eight men Quick Read The Anambra Government has vowed to get justice for a 16-year old girl (name withheld) over alleged sexual molestation by eight men including her guardian. By Obinna Unaeze The Anambra Government has vowed to get justice for a 16-year old girl (name withheld) over alleged sexual molestation by eight men including her guardian.
Police arrest 17 suspected cultists in Awka raid
By Obinna Unaeze The Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) of the Anambra Police Command says it has arrested 17 suspects allegedly involved in cult activities in Awka. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement to newsmen on Sunday in Awka. He said that operatives of the VCRU arrested 17 male suspects allegedly linked to cult-related activities and other acts contrary to public morality, while acting on credible intelligence.
Police detain 4 over alleged incest, defilement in Anambra communities
News Express | 6th May 2026 | 91 Anambra State Police PRO, SP Tochukwu Ikenga Anambra State Police PRO, SP Tochukwu Ikenga By OBINNA UNAEZE The Anambra Police Command says that four male suspects, allegedly involved in separate cases of incest and defilement, are presently in its custody. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement issued in Awka and made available to newsmen on Wednesday.
Police detain 3 robbery suspects, recover firearms in Anambra
News Express | 31st Mar 2026 | 16 The firearms and other items recovered from the suspects NAN photo The firearms and other items recovered from the suspects NAN photo By OBINNA UNAEZE The Police Command in Anambra says it has detained three robbery suspects in Ogidi, Idemili North Local Government Area (LGA) of the State and recovered some firearms.
Awka power struggle: Police on red alert
News Express | 21st Mar 2026 | 21 Anambra CP Ikioye Orutugu Anambra CP Ikioye Orutugu By OBINNA UNAEZE The Anambra Police Command has placed its operatives on the alert to prevent any breakdown of law and order that may arise from the Awka traditional stool dispute. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Awka, on Friday.
Umahi orders contractors to apply concrete cement on Federal roads
News Express | 1st Mar 2026 | 26 Umahi, federal controllers of works, Enugu and Anambra and contractors NAN photo Umahi, federal controllers of works, Enugu and Anambra and contractors NAN photo By OBINNA UNAEZE The Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi has directed contractors handling Federal road projects across the country to apply concrete cement, to ensure the roads last for 100 years.
Anambra: Police detain suspected kidnapper, cultist, after N1m ransom payment
News Express | 19th Feb 2026 | 36 Anambra Police Spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga Anambra Police Spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga By OBINNA UNAEZE The Anambra Police Command says it has detained a man allegedly involved in cultism and kidnapping in Isuaniocha, Awka North LGA of the state. The command’s Spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement issued in Awka and made available to newsmen, on Wednesday.
Two Anambra women arrested for trafficking 16-year-old girl to Ghana
By Obinna Unaeze Two women identified as Uzoma Nwabueze and Precious Monday have been arrested in Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government Area (LGA) of Anambra State for allegedly trafficking a 16-year-old girl to Ghana. Spokesperson for Anambra Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Awka. He said the two women were arrested over a case of a missing 16-year-old girl, Miss Oluebube Chukwuma in Ozubulu, Ekwusigo LGA of the state.
Abducted businessman escapes from kidnappers' den, reunited with family
News Express | 16th Jan 2026 | 110 Anambra PPRO, SP Tochukwu Ikenga Anambra PPRO, SP Tochukwu Ikenga By OBINNA UNAEZE The Police Command in Anambra has reunited a kidnap victim, who escaped from kidnappers’ den in Orumba South Local Government Area (LGA) of the State, with his family in Enugu. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Friday in Awka.
Police detain woman over cyber bullying allegations in Anambra
News Express | 6th Jan 2026 | 14 CP Ikioye Orutugu, Anambra State Commissioner of Police CP Ikioye Orutugu, Anambra State Commissioner of Police By OBINNA UNAEZE The Police Command in Anambra has detained a 42-year-old woman, Eucharia Ogochukwu, over alleged criminal conspiracy, cyber bullying and defamation in Awka. The Police Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Awka.
Anambra CP orders arrest of impersonators of security agencies
The Commissioner of Police (CP), Anambra Command, Ikioye Orutugu, has ordered the arrest of individuals impersonating security personnel in the state to extort the public or compromise security. Orutugu gave the order on Tuesday in Awka, following security assessments showing that unauthorised persons have been using police and other security agency uniforms to commit crimes in the state.
IGP monitoring team arrives Anambra to enforce withdrawal of Police escorts from VIPs
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Monitoring Unit on enforcement of police withdrawal from the Very Important Persons (VIPs) escort duties has arrived in Anambra for the exercise. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said that the Commissioner of Police (CP), Ikioye Orutugu, made this known while receiving the team on Monday in Awka.
Police launch probe into cult clash that left four dead in Anambra
The Police Command in Anambra has begun an investigation to track down suspected cultists behind the fatal attack on four persons allegedly of a rival group in the State. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, made this known in a statement on Monday in Awka. Ikenga said that the cult clash which occurred in Afor Nawfia Market, along the Onitsha-Awka Old Road on Sunday, resulted in the death of four persons.
Police withdrawal from VIP: IGP’s monitoring team arrive Anambra
News Express | 8th Dec 2025 | 57 IGPs monitoring team on duty IGPs monitoring team on duty By OBINNA UNAEZE The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Monitoring Unit on enforcement of police withdrawal from the Very Important Persons (VIPs) escort duties has arrived Anambra for the exercise. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said that the Commissioner of Police (CP), Ikioye Orutugu, made this known while receiving the team on Monday in Awka.
Anambra Police nab suspected IPOB member with AK-47, ammunition
The Police Command in Anambra has arrested a suspected member of a kidnap, robbery, and car snatching syndicate in Okpoko, Ogbaru Local Government Area of the State. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Awka. Ikenga said that the suspect, male, 43, is alleged to be a member of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
Police nab suspected IPOB member in Anambra
News Express | 2nd Dec 2025 | 10 By OBINNA UNAEZE The Anambra Police Command has apprehended a suspected member of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government Area of the State. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Awka.
Police beef up security in schools, Churches in Anambra
News Express | 23rd Nov 2025 | 9 Anambra State Commissioner of Police Ikioye Orutugu Anambra State Commissioner of Police Ikioye Orutugu By OBINNA UNAEZE The Police Command in Anambra has stepped up patrols and intensified intelligence gathering, as part of measures to secure schools and Churches in the State. The Police Public Relations in the state, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Awka.
Anambra: Police rescue minor allegedly sold in Calabar
News Express | 22nd Nov 2025 | 19 By OBINNA UNAEZE The Police Command in Anambra has rescued a three-year-old girl in Nnobi, Idemili South Local Government Area (LGA) of the State. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, made this known in a statement on Saturday in Awka. Ikenga said that the case involving conspiracy, child stealing and harbouring was transferred from Ogbaru Division, Atani in the state.
Anambra poll: INEC presents certificate of return to Soludo
News Express | 11th Nov 2025 | 39 Governor-elect Soludo receiving the Certificate of Return Governor-elect Soludo receiving the Certificate of Return By OBINNA UNAEZE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented Certificate of Return to Prof. Chukwuma Soludo who was re-elected as governor in the Nov. 8 Anambra governorship election.
Anambra election: I will consult widely before making move - APC candidate
News Express | 10th Nov 2025 | 29 Nicholas Ukachukwu, APC candidate in the just-concluded Anambra guber election Nicholas Ukachukwu, APC candidate in the just-concluded Anambra guber election By OBINNA UNAEZE Mr. Nicholas Ukachukwu, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in last Saturday’s Anambra governorship election, says he will consult with his party and supporters before reacting to the outcome of the poll.
Police nab 7 suspects for alleged child theft, rescue victim
News Express | 10th Nov 2025 | 25 SP Tochukwu Ikenga, Anambra Police spokesperson SP Tochukwu Ikenga, Anambra Police spokesperson By OBINNA UNAEZE The police command in Anambra says it has arrested seven suspects for allegedly stealing a three -year-old boy in the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Awka.
Anambra Poll: Electorate urges INEC to make every vote count
Some electorates in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra have called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure that every vote counts in the ongoing governorship election in the state. The voters made the call after casting their votes at Agbola II polling unit in Awka South Local Government Area of the state on Saturday.
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