Tochukwu Ikenga
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Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have arrested a witch doctor and another suspect in connection with alleged armed robbery and kidnapping. The command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga
19 Nov
Just as Anambra State appeared to heave a sigh of relief from the menace of insecurity, especially the troubling issue of the faceless "unknown gunmen," there were coordinated attacks in Abatete and Ukpo communities yesterday.
11 Oct
Members of an 11-man television crew heading to Uyo, through Anambra State to cover the Super Eagles’ Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya were kidnapped, yesterday, by gunmen, on Wednesday.
12 Sep
The Anambra State Police Command has begun investigation into the killing of three persons, including an orphan, Chubuzor Onyesoh, at the Enugwu-Ukwu Community in Njikoka area of Anambra.Onyesoh and two other yet to be identified persons
4 Sep
The Police Command in Anambra says it has arrested a member of a gang that specializes in child trafficking, The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the arrest to newsmen in a statement on Wednesday in Onitsha. Ikenga noted that the suspect and other members of his gang specialize in trafficking children between…
4 Sep
Suspected secessionist gunmen, yesterday, attacked and bombed the Oba Police Divisional Headquarters in Idemili South Local Council, Anambra State.
21 Aug
The police in Lagos have confirmed the death of a 58-year-old unnamed man while embarking on a spiritual fasting. The spokesperson for the command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria
27 Feb
The Police Command in Anambra has announced the arrest of four suspects over the murder of Mr Silas Onyima, President General of Umuoji Community in Idemili North Local Government Area of the state.
13 Feb
The Police in Anambra said they arrested two suspected serial killer cultists in the Ihiala Local Government Area of the state.
13 Feb
The father of an Nnewi, Anambra State-based legal practitioner, Jude Oguejiofor, Principal Partner in Oguejiofor & Co Chamber, has slumped and died, after hearing abductors had killed his son.
6 Feb
The Anambra State Police Command has declared Inspector Audu Omadefu wanted for his alleged involvement in a murder case.
8 Jan
Five persons lost their lives in a boat mishap in Anambra State on their way from Kogi State on the River Niger water.It was gathered that the incident happened early, yesterday, as passers-by were seen rescuing victims near the Onitsha banks.
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