Three robbery suspects have been arrested for allegedly snatching a Tricycle from the owner in Agu-Awka, Anambra State. Police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga who confirmed the arrest in a statement, said the suspects were intercepted Saturday nightfollowing tip off. He listed the names of the suspects as Ebuka Madu (22) of Umunze, Chinedu Godwin (23) from Enugu
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Residents lament police extortion in Anambra
Residents in Aromma area of Awka the Anambra State capital have lamented over what they called police extortion in the area. A spokes person for the victims, Jude Ike said that the situation got to the climax last Friday night as police operatives from the B Division of Nigeria Police Force NPF embarked on indiscriminate
Read moreChild Theft: Police sacks offending officer, faces prosecution
Months after it was widely reported in the news media the ordeal of a mother of three, Fortune Obhafuoso, in the hands of an Inspector, Samuel Ukpabio, whom she accused of forcefully taking her newborn, Joseph, and conciliating her with N185,000, the Lagos State Police Command, on Thursday, confirmed the dismissal of the errant cop.
Read moreAnambra Police warn false security alarmists, vow to invoke cyber laws on culprits
Police in Anambra State have warned persons sharing false security alerts/messages and doctored old videos of security incidents targeted at causing tension in the State to desist forthwith. The Command spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga in a statement said the Command would invoke relevant cyber laws on those found wanting. He commended the confidence residents of the
Read moreMan who leaked ex-lovers’ nude photos gives police condition to surrender
A 44-year-old businessman, Amarah Kennedy, who went into hiding after sending nude photos of his ex-lovers to various WhatsApp groups has said he will meet the police after journalists stops reporting the matter. The Daily Vendor had reported that Kennedy secretly took nude photos of a widow and another single mothers whom he previously had
Read morePolice begin manhunt for killers of Naval Rating In Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has said an investigation had commenced to track down the killers of a naval rating in the Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state on Sunday. Sources claimed that the rating, who until his death was serving at the Lagos Logistics Depot of the Navy, was shot dead by gunmen
Read morePolice kill armourer for notorious gang in Delta, recover 1 AK47
Police operatives in Delta State Command have killed the armourer of a notorious gang during a raid on criminal hideouts in the state. During the operation, the police recovered one AK-47 rifle and three magazines from the deceased suspect on June 23, 2023, in the Warri metropolis. Sources claimed that the Divisional Police Officer, ‘A’ Division Warri,
Read morePolice arrest excavator operator, halt desilting of drainages in Onitsha
…sources claim the halting of the desilting might have been influenced by a business magnate who reportedly owns plots of land at Ohanugo field The Anambra State Police Command has halted desilting of drainages at Ohanugo field, Onitsha South Local Government Area, as ordered by the governor. The Daily Vendor gathered that the Onitsha Area
Read moreCustomers scamper for safety over police shooting in Onitsha bank
Customers at one of the commercials banks in Onitsha, Anambra State on Tuesday ran for their lives following heavy shootings by the police in the area. The officers who were guarding the bank along New market road reportedly shot sporadically into the air to control the crowd and restore peace within the bank premises. The
Read moreViral video: Delta Police confirm arrest of officers manhandling woman
…says after a careful examination of the viral video, it is clear that the policemen acted in an unprofessional manner The Delta State Police Command on Sunday said it is aware of a viral video of “some policemen in the state manhandling a woman in a dehumanising manner.” The Police Public Relations Officer, (PPRO) for
Read moreAnambra Police assure escortion, protection of INEC personnel
…protect all sensitive and non-sensitive electoral materials Anambra State police command said it has deployed unarmed law enforcement agents to man the 5,720 poling units across the state ahead of Presidential, National and state House of Assembly elections. The Command, through its spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, also assured escortion and protection of all Independent National Electoral
Read morePolice arrest mother of 5 over N9m fraud in Anambra
A 35-year old woman, Akunna Udom has been arrested for allegedly defrauding over five ladies to the tune of N9million in Onitsha, Anambra State. Police Public Relations Officer, Tochukwu Ikenga, who confirmed this in a statement, said the suspect, member of a 3-man notorious gang, was arrested in one of the new generations banks in
Read moreAnambra corps member declared wanted over arms possession, impersonation, others
…the 26 years old is wanted on the offence of unlawful possession of a firearm, money laundering, fraud others Police in Anambra have declared wanted a 26-year old corps member, Emeh Daniel over alleged unlawful possession of firearm, money laundering, defamation of character, fraud, and impersonation. Public Relations Officer, Tochukwu Ikenga in a statement, said
Read moreJust In: 3 policemen killed as gunmen bomb Police station in Anambra
…the gunmen carried out the bomb attack Saturday morning Three policemen lost their lives in bomb attack in Ogidi Police Area Command, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The gunmen who carried out the attack Saturday morning, left colossal damage to buildings and other valuables in the premises. The hoodlums reportedly gained entrance to the
Read morePolice Force Is Committed To Cope With Challenges – DPO
KHYBER: The newly posted District Police Officer(DPO)of Khyber Salim Abbas Kalachi on Wednesday said that police force was committed to cope with all kinds of challenges to keep law and order maintained in the district. Salim Abbas was speaking to the Police Darbar conducted at Police Lines in Shakas.He said that Khyber police was a
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