SP Tochukwu Ikenga
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The Police Command in Anambra and the security Joint Task Force (JTF) have apprehended one Pablo Mamu, and recovered one OFN rifle, one locally made pistol, one live 9mm Ammunition, eight live cartridges. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident in a statement on Thursday in Onitsha. Ikenga said that the…
13 Dec
The Police Command in Anambra has arrested Alfred Bassey, a 40-year-old man, for alleged lack of care and negligence that led to the sudden death of his seven-year-old son. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Friday in Onitsha. He explained that the arrest was in connection…
10 Dec
The police command in Anambra says it has arrested a suspected gunrunner, who allegedly lend guns and other weapons to criminals for their operations in Awka area of the state. SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state made this known on Tuesday in Awka. Ikenga said the suspect (names withheld),who…
8 Dec
The police command in Anambra has arrested a suspected cultist, Miracle Mwakalor, and recovered an AK47 riffle from him. He was arrested at Umubele village, Awka South Local Government Area of the state. SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), announced this on Saturday while addressing newsmen in Awka. “Police operatives attached to…
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