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  • Police arrest 124 suspects for various offences

    The Anambra State Police command has arrested 124 suspects in their different hide-outs for various crimes ranging from cultism  and other offences in the state.

    The command has  equally dismissed 28 of it’s personnel for various disciplinary offences ranging from reduction in ranks among others.

    The harvest of arrests followed raids carried out by the command on alleged criminal hideouts in the state.

    Some of the items recovered from the suspects included four locally made pistols, over 1000 wraps of dry leaves suspected to be Indian hemp

    The suspects were paraded at the police headquarters at Amawbia, near Awka by the command.

    According to the state police public relations officer PPRO, Haruna Mohammed, the command had zero tolerance for crimes and criminality.

    He said “In order to further stem the tide of crime and ensure that all Ndi Anambra, both at home and in diaspora celebrate Christmas and new year without hindrance or molestation, the Commissioner of Police Anambra State Command CP Garba Baba Umar has directed for an aggressive Raids on Criminal hideouts and blackspots in the State and the directives has started yielding positive results as during the period under review the Command has recorded the following achievement”

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    “The State Command through its Special  Anti Cultism Squad/FSARS and Divisional Police headquarters  have arrested total number of One hundred and twenty four (124) Suspected cultists/hoodlums from various parts of the State as follows.Oyi/Nsugbe 10 suspected cultists were arrested, Ihiala LGA 5 Suspects arrested, Eziagulu Aguleri 6 Suspects arrested,Abata Nsugbe 7 Suspects arrested,Amikwo Awka 5 Suspects arrested, Okpuno Awka,22 Suspects arrested,3-3 Area 11 Suspects arrested, Amansea Awka axis 8 suspects arrested,Nibo/Nise 22 Suspects arrested, Nkpor Area 11 Suspects arrested, Onitsha Area 15 Suspects and Ekwulobia 2 Suspects arrested respectively”

    “Consequently, the Command has equally recovered the following exhibits from the raids, Four locally made Pistols,Six Cutlasses,Two Axes ,Over one thousand wraps of dry leaves suspected to be Indian hemp,

    Two Regalias for Aye and Junior Vickings Confraternity (JVC) respectively”

    “Meanwhile, out of the 124 suspects arrested so far, Thirty seven (37) have confessed and charged to Court ,53 were screened and released while thirty four (34)others are under investigation”

    “Finally, the Command assures the Public that it is determined as usual to ensure that criminals have no hiding place in the State especially during this yuletide period and would deal decisively with anyone apprehended in accordance with the Law”

  • Police nab 124 suspected cultists, recover 1000 wraps of Indian hemp

    Over 124 persons suspected to be cultists have been arrested by the police from various parts of Anambra State.

    The State Police Public Relations Officer, Haruna Mohammed, in statement, on Saturday, said the arrest were made during a raid on criminal hideouts and black spots in the state.

    He said 37 of the suspects have confessed and were charged to court, adding that 53 were screened and released while 34 others were undergoing interrogation.

    “The state Commissioner of Police Garba Umar had directed for an aggressive raids on criminal hideouts and blackspots in the state to ensure people of the state, both at home and in diaspora celebrate Christmas and new year without hindrance or molestation.

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    “Between 26/11/2018 to date, the State Command through its Special Anti Cultism Squad/FSARS and Divisional Police headquarters have arrested total number of 124 suspected cultists/hoodlums from various parts of the state,” he said.

    According to Mohammed, the Command also recovered 4 locally made pistols, 6 cutlasses, 2 axes, over 1000 wraps of dry leaves suspected to be Indian hemp and 2 regalia for Aye and Junior Vickings Confraternity, respectively.

    He reiterated the Command’s determination to ensure that criminals had no hiding place in the State especially during the festive season and would deal decisively with those apprehended in accordance with the law.

  • 34 suspected IPOB members arrested

    The Police Command in Anambra has arrested 34 suspected members  of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in connection with the killing of a police Inspector in Nnewi.

    SP Haruna Mohammed , spokesman of the command made the disclosure in a statement on Saturday.

    Haruna said that some personnel and a Divisional Police Officer ( DPO ) were  also wounded while  a police patrol van was set ablaze.

    The spokesman said that anti-riot Police Mobile Force ( PMF ),Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU), Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS), EOD and Special Anti-Cult Unit Personnel and conventional police have been deployed to Nnewi and environs.

    Haruna said that on Nov. 23 at about 11: 55 am, there was intelligence report that  members of IPOB were gathering  near  the Teaching Hospital, Owerri Road, Nnewi with intent to cause a breach of public peace.

    He said  following the report, the police patrol  teams led by the Area Commander, Nnewi, ACP Nnanna Ama, mobilized to the scene to disperse and prevent them from causing a breakdown of law and order.

    The spokesman explained that as soon as the team arrived, the IPOB members descended on them, set ablaze one patrol vehicle and attacked them with machetes and stones.

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    “They  marched towards the Agbaedo Market shouting “No Elections without referendum.

    “The injured personnel were rushed to the hospital for medical attention; where the Inspector was certified dead by a medical doctor while the DPO and the ASP are presently receiving treatment,”he said.

    He said that the police joint team have commenced search operations for the recovery of two AK47 rifles and one Beretta Pistol with ammunition snatched from the slain Police Inspector and police officers.

    Haruna said that efforts were on to arrest other fleeing members of the group and bring them to justice.

    The police spokesman  urged  members of the public to go about their lawful businesses and reminded them that IPOB remains a proscribed organisation and its’ activities  illegal.

    NAN

  • Kidnapped female lecturer regains freedom

    A lecturer at the Federal College of Education (Technical), Umunze, Anambra State, identified as Mrs Okwuchi kidnapped by unknown gunmen has regained her freedom.

    The victim, lecturing at the Agricultural Department of the institution was reportedly kidnapped on Saturday afternoon at the market square.

    The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Haruna Mohammed, said the victim was released in good condition.

    He however assured that the Command was making frantic efforts to arrest the abductors.

    “The victim was released in good condition and manhunt for the perpetrators is ongoing to bring them to justice,” he said.

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    Okwuchi was said to have been abducted while purchasing some house hold items in the market.

    The Nation learnt her abductors had forced her to enter their vehicle after shooting sporadically into the air.

    “She was kidnapped at Nkwo Umunze on Saturday when she drove into the market in her Toyota Camry.

    “People in the market fled and they took her away, leaving her car there in the market,” the source said.

  • Police seal Anambra Assembly complex

    The Police Command in Anambra has announced the sealing of Anambra Assembly (ANHA) complex over the impeachment crisis rocking the House.

    SP Haruna Mohammed, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Anambra disclosed this in a statement in Awka on Friday.

    Mohammed said the application to seal off the complex was contained in an official letter to the Commissioner of Police.

    “The Anambra State Police Command wishes to inform the public that it has sealed off the Assembly Complex with effect from 6:00pm of Thursday 15th November, 2018 as a proactive measure to avert possible breakdown of law and order in the Assembly,” he said.

     

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    The command implored members of the public to stay away from the complex until further notice.

    It also solicited the co-operation of Anambra people in its commitment to provide adequate security in the state.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that there was strong police presence at the complex on Nov. 15 when the House resumed after the impeachment saga that rocked it on Nov. 13.

    The house was divided between former Speaker Rita Mmaduagwu who was purportedly impeached and Mr Ikem Uzoezie who was installed as new speaker.

  • Anambra accident claims couple, daughter, mother-in-law

    A couple, together with their daughter and mother-in-law, on Saturday lost their lives in a ghastly accident in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State.

    The accident which occurred at Nkwelle Ezunaka junction, involved a tipper lorry and Toyota Camry car.

    An eye witness said the victims who were in the Toyota Camry car had a head-on collision with the articulated lorry, leaving all the occupants of the vehicle dead.

    He said they were rushed to a nearby hospital where they were confirmed dead on arrival.

    Confirming the incident, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Haruna Mohammed said the corpses of the victims had been deposited in a morgue.

    “There was an accident involving a Tipper and a Toyota Camry along  Nkwelle Ezunaka junction in Onitsha.

    “The accident occurred when the two vehicles had a head on collision. As a result of the accident, the Driver of the Toyota Camry, one Mr Godwin Akaeme and three other passengers in the car comprising his wife, daughter and female in-law whose names are still unknown sustained various degrees of injuries.

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    “Police Patrol team attached to 33 Division visited the scene and rushed casualties to Apex hospital for treatment but unfortunately all the four victims were certified dead by the medical doctor on arrival.

    “Corpses were photographed and deposited at the hospital morgue for postmortem examination and efforts are ongoing to trace their relations,” he said.

    According to Mohammed, the tipper driver, who sustained minor injuries was treated and subsequently arrested.

    He added that the case was under investigation.

  • 19 vehicles burnt as fire razes mechanic workshop in Anambra

    No fewer than nineteen vehicles were on Friday morning, destroyed by fire in a mechanic workshop in Awada, Onitsha, Anambra State.

    The inferno, which occurred around 2 am, at Amanator street of the area, left most of the vehicles burnt beyond repair.

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    The Nation gathered that although no life was lost in the incident, high tension wire which passed through the area was also affected.

    Eye witness account had it that the fire was put off by the residents of the area.

    The Police spokesperson, Haruna Mohammed, confirmed the incident.

    He said, “Police Patrol team attached to Awada division rushed to the scene and cordoned off the area to prevent hoodlums from taking advantage of the situation to loot.”

    He further disclosed that the Enugu Electricity Distribution company (EEDC) has been contacted to effect necessary repairs on the affected power line.

    “Case under investigation to ascertain circumstances surrounding the incident,” Mohammed added.

  • Three nabbed with weapons in Anambra

    Three persons have been arrested by the police in Anambra State for allegedly engaging in cult activities with offensive weapons in Nkpor, near Onitsha.

    The suspects, Oyigbo Chigbo (18), Chimobi Egbubue (18) years and Chidalu Egwebue (19), all of Anambra State, were said to be members of two rival cult groups, Aiye and JVC confraternities.

    The Nation learnt that the suspects clashed over supremacy with cutlasses and axes among themselves under the overhead bridge along Nkpor road in the commercial city.

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    “On the process, one of the suspects, Oyigbo Chigbo sustained several matchet cuts and was taken to the hospital for treatment,” the source said.

    The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Haruna Mohammed, confirmed the arrest.

    He said the suspects were arrested by the Police Patrol team attached to Ogidi Division following a distress call.

    Mohammed added that the case was under investigation, while efforts were being intensified to apprehend other fleeing suspects.

  • Man, 36 lynched over burglary in Anambra

    A 36-year old man was on Tuesday reportedly lynched by an angry mob in Amansea, Awka North local government area of Anambra State.

    The victim, whose identity was yet to be ascertained, was said to have severally burgled into people’s apartments at Amawarri area of the community.

    The Nation gathered that he was already dead before the arrival of the police who stormed the area following a tip-off.

    Confirming the incident, the Police spokesperson, Haruna Mohammed, said the Police Patrol team attached to ‘B’ Division, Awka, met the victim in an unconscious state on arrival to the scene.

    “He was rushed to the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital where he was certified dead by the doctor on duty,” he said.

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    Mohammed added that the corpse had been deposited at the hospital morgue for autopsy while efforts were being intensified to tracing and apprehending the perpetrators.

    “The Commissioner of Police, Garba Umar, enjoins members of the public to refrain from taking laws into their hands as the Command will not fold its arms and allow miscreants to disrupt public peace in the state,” he stated.

  • Undergraduate hangs self in Anambra

    A 29-year old student of College of Education Nsugbe, Anambra East local council area of Anambra State, reportedly committed suicide in his off campus hostel.

    The deceased, Philips Chinedu, a native of Eziowelle in Idemili North LGA of the state, was said to have been found hung dead on the ceiling fan in his room around 8.40pm.

    The news of the incident, The Nation learnt, had sent panic to both students and teachers of the school who were yet to come to terms with the incident.

    Confirming the report, the State Police Public Relations Officer, Haruna Mohammed, in a statement, said the corpse was deposited at the hospital morgue for autopsy.

    “On the 18/9/2018 at about 8:40pm, one Obinna Joseph, Student of College of Education Nsugbe, reported at 3.3 Division that on same date at about 8:pm, he returned to his hostel which is off Campus at Nsugbe and found his roommate hanged dead on the ceiling fan inside the room.

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    “Upon receipt of the complaint, scene was visited by Police detectives attached to 3.3 Division led by the DPO CSP Sunday Irek, photograph obtained and victim was taken to Apex hospital 3.3 where he was confirmed dead by the medical doctor,” he said.

    Mohammed added that the case was being investigated to ascertain circumstances surrounding the incident.