Tochukwu Ikenga
Police Bust Robbery Gang, Recover Stolen Cars and Gun
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested three alleged members of a robbery syndicate notorious for targeting residents at gunpoint and stealing valuable property, particularly vehicles. The arrests took place on Saturday, May 30, 2025, in Agukwu-Nri, located in the Anaocha Local Government Area. In a statement released on Monday, the Command’s spokesperson, Superintendent Tochukwu […]
Security Clampdown on May 30 Biafra Day in Anambra
As the date for the illegal annual Biafra Day celebration approaches, traditionally enforced across the defunct Eastern region on May 30th, the Commissioner of Police in charge of Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has issued a stern warning to those planning to carry out this year’s unauthorized activities. CP Orutugu made it clear that any […]
Police Raid: One Suspect Arrested, Police Officer Shot
In a concerted effort to ensure public safety and a crime-free celebration during the upcoming Imoka Festival, operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have arrested a 25-year-old suspect, Nasiru Samaila, during a targeted raid on identified criminal hideouts in Awka and surrounding areas. The arrest was made during a discreet intelligence-led operation carried out […]
Gunmen kill Lawyer, Client after Court Session
The gunmen first shot the lawyer and then targeted his client, who attempted to flee but was also gunned down. The attackers fled the scene immediately afterward Panic has enveloped residents of Agulu and Nanka communities in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State following the fatal shooting of a lawyer and his client by […]
Biafra Memorial: Nigeria Police Opposes IPOB’S Order
We are not aware of the lockdown order, but the residents are assured of adequate security and are encouraged to go about their lawful business without entertaining any fear – Police The Nigerian Police have firmly rejected the sit-at-home directive issued by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), which is scheduled to take place on […]
Five Siblings Die from Suspected Food Poisoning
The samples of food have been taken for a forensic assessment, and operatives are also engaging the neighbourhood for necessary information that will aid the investigations. A heartbreaking tragedy has occurred in Ogidi, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, resulting in the deaths of five siblings from suspected food poisoning. The incident, which […]
3 Siblings Gruesomely killed, Kept in Freezer Buried Amid Tears
Unidentified attackers killed three siblings in their Nnewichi, Nnewi, Anambra state, home, and then kept their bodies in a deep freezer As tears fell in the Uga community in the Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State on Saturday, the bodies of three siblings who had been murdered by individuals who have not yet been […]