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By Karen James Oba, Anambra State — Renowned native doctor Akwa Okuko Tiwaraki has been arrested by operatives of the Anambra State vigilante group, Agunaechemba, following allegations of preparing charms for kidnappers disguised as internet fraudsters. The arrest, which has drawn widespread attention due to Akwa Okuko Tiwaraki’s popularity in the state, was confirmed through a post shared on a local platform stating, “Akwa Okuko Tiwaraki n’Oba denies okeite and has been detained for further investigation by the security agency.” Sources indicate that the allegations link the native doctor to providing “juju” for criminal groups terrorizing communities in Anambra State.…
By Karen James Kontagora in Niger State, an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Shafi’u Usman Bawa, has reportedly died by suicide in Kontagora town, Niger State. According to reports confirmed by a police signal, the incident occurred on Saturday when the officer allegedly hanged himself from the ceiling. The officer’s father, Mr. Usman Bawa, a resident of the Rigasa area in Kontagora, reported the tragic event to the police authorities. The deceased’s body was transported to the General Hospital Kontagora, where a medical doctor confirmed his death. Following confirmation, the remains were released to the family and buried in accordance…
By Karen James A traffic light violation incident at the bustling Aroma Junction in Awka, Anambra State, has left a female pedestrian with a broken leg following a collision between two vehicles on Saturday. The crash involved a Toyota Corolla driven by a clergyman, Hyacinth Azodo, and a Toyota Venza driven by a trader, Azubike Ezenwobi. Both drivers claimed to have had the green light to proceed when the collision occurred. Azodo, who was coming from Ekwueme Square Road, insisted that the traffic signal permitted him to continue. Similarly, Ezenwobi, traveling on the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, maintained that he also had…
By Karen James In a bid to ensure that private and commercial drivers understand and comply with the third-party insurance policy, the Anambra State Police Command organized a one-day sensitization program on Thursday at the Police Command Headquarters, Awka. The event, which brought together heads of relevant agencies, including the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), State Motor Licensing Office, Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO), and the Anambra Road Transport Management Agency (ARTMA), aimed to raise awareness about the importance and legal requirements of third-party insurance. In his address, the outgoing Commissioner of Police, Mr. Nnaghe Obono Itam, emphasized that the initiative…
By Karen James In a commendable effort to maintain environmental sanitation, the Ocha Brigade has intensified its drainage desilting exercise in Onitsha, Anambra State. The ongoing operation aims to ensure a cleaner, healthier environment for residents by tackling long-standing drainage issues in key areas of the city. The desilting exercise has focused on locations notorious for poor drainage and unsanitary conditions, including Peace Park, Upper Iweka Express, and surrounding environs. These areas, once plagued by blocked waterways and accumulated waste, are now witnessing significant improvements thanks to the Ocha Brigade’s tireless efforts. Described as the “beautification backbone of Anambra,” the…
By Karen James Owerre-Ezukala, Anambra – February 6, 2025: In a major breakthrough against criminal activities, the Anambra Joint Security Task Force conducted a successful raid early this morning at a notorious hideout for kidnappers and unidentified gunmen (UGM) in Owerre-Ezukala. The operation, which commenced at around 3:30 a.m., led to the arrest of several suspected terrorists and the dismantling of a criminal stronghold that has long posed a threat to peace and security in the area. Sources within the task force described the mission as meticulously planned and swiftly executed, with no casualties reported on the side of the…
By Joy Obi In a major security breakthrough, Sasa operatives, leading a combined security team AVG, have successfully apprehended the kidnappers and murderers of Hon Justice Azuka, a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly representing Onitsha North Constituency 1. The operation culminated late last night with the arrest of the suspects, who later led the security team to the location where they had dumped Hon Azuka’s decomposing body near the 2nd Niger Bridge. Hon Justice Azuka was kidnapped on December 24, 2024, along Ugwunabakpa Road in Inland Town, Onitsha. His tragic death has plunged Anambra State into mourning…
By Karen James The Ocha Brigade has continued its remarkable effort to ensure a clean and healthy environment in Onitsha, Anambra State, through a comprehensive drainage desilting exercise. The team has been at the forefront of environmental sanitation, reaffirming their reputation as key contributors to the state’s beautification and public health. The ongoing desilting exercise covers key areas known for poor drainage and unsanitary conditions, including Upper Iweka Lagos Park, Peace Park, River Jos Park, Onitsha South Park, and surrounding environs. The initiative is aimed at improving water flow and reducing health risks posed by blocked drainages. One of the…
By Karen James The Police Service Commission (PSC) has announced the removal of Anambra State’s Commissioner of Police, Obong Nnache Itam, amidst growing security challenges and public outcry over criminal activities in the state. These issues include rampant kidnappings, cult-related violence, and attacks by unknown gunmen. The decision was made public on Wednesday through a statement issued by Ikechukwu Ani, Head of Press and Public Relations at the PSC. In the statement, Ani also announced the appointment of CP Livingstein Ikioye Orutugu, formerly with the Bayelsa State Police Command, as the new Anambra Police Commissioner. According to the statement, the…
By Karen James The Anambra State Government has demolished a notorious hideout for criminal activities and kidnappings at Ndieze Nwankwo village, Uruagu Nnewi, in Nnewi North Local Government Area. The bungalow, reportedly owned by Mr. Kenechukwu Ifedigbo, a notorious kidnapper who has long terrorized the community, was torn down by security operatives led by Mr. Ken Emeakayi, the Special Adviser to Governor Chukwuma Soludo on Community Security. The operation was carried out in line with the provisions of Anambra State Homeland Security Laws. According to community leaders, the building had been a site for criminal activities, with several kidnapped victims…
By Karen James The Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra (OCHA) Brigade conducted a massive demolition operation today, targeting illegal structures and encroachments along several key areas. The operation focused on Owerri Road (both left and right sides), Old Trackers Park Road, Tanzan Nkpor, and Tanzan Owerri Road. The exercise, which lasted several hours, was aimed at restoring order and ensuring compliance with urban and environmental regulations. The OCHA Brigade, known for its firm stance on illegal developments and environmental sanitation, carried out the demolition as part of its ongoing mission to maintain a clean and organized environment in Anambra State.…
By Karen James In a bid to ensure smooth traffic flow and compliance with road regulations, the Anambra Road Traffic Management Agency (ARTMA), led by Hon. Chuzzy Okoli, carried out a comprehensive traffic enforcement exercise in Onitsha today. The operation covered key areas, including Head Bridge, Tollgate, Upper Iweka, Seaman, and the New Tyre Market along the expressway. Hon. Chuzzy Okoli, known for his proactive approach and dedication to enforcing traffic laws, spearheaded the exercise, which saw the decongestion of major roads and the impounding of several vehicles parked or loading illegally. The exercise aimed to maintain order and ensure…
By Karen James The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has alleged that enemies of the Igbo people are using his continued detention to carry out attacks on communities in the Southeast. He claimed that such assaults would not have occurred if he were free.Kanu made these remarks during a routine meeting with his legal team, led by senior counsel Aloy Ejimakor. According to a statement Ejimakor shared on X (formerly Twitter), Kanu was reacting to reports from residents of Amegu Nkalaha community in Ebonyi State, who accused the Nigerian military and police of complicity in…
By Karen James Human rights activist, Comrade Osita Obi, has called on the federal government and security agencies to urgently address the disturbing increase in cases of missing persons in Anambra State. Speaking at a press conference in Awka, Obi decried the growing trend where individuals mysteriously disappear without a trace, while authorities and society seemingly carry on as if nothing has happened. Obi highlighted three high-profile cases that have remained unresolved, including the disappearances of prominent businessman Mr. Benjamin Ezemma, Anambra House of Assembly member Hon. Justice Azuka, and Mr. Obiora Agbasimalo, a former Labour Party candidate in the…
By Karen James The Anambra State Keke Driver Forum (AKDF) has called on the state government to remove touts harassing tricycle operators in Awka. During a meeting, the chairman, Comrade Osita Obi, urged Keke drivers to trust and support the “Solution Government” led by Governor Chukwuma Soludo, emphasizing that their taxes are being used to develop and secure the state. Uchenna Umeh, the forum’s secretary, pleaded for the deployment of a special anti-touting squad in areas like Ifite, Regina, Eke Awka, Ichide Junction, and Aroma to curb extortion and robberies by touts. He cited Onitsha as a successful example of…
By Karen James National Coordinator of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Evangelist Chinedu Obigwe (Akaekpuchionwa and Chinyelugo 1 of Ogbaru), has dismissed claims made by Oba Tipper drivers regarding the tragic deaths of eight operatives of the Special Anti-Tout Squad of Anambra (SASA). He described their version of events as “lies from the pit of hell” aimed at distorting the truth and evading justice. Speaking to reporters, Obigwe praised the SASA operatives for their remarkable work in ridding the state of touts and maintaining peace, particularly at hotspots like Upper Iweka. According to him, SASA personnel had successfully arrested…
By Karen James Anambra State’s Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra (OCHA) Brigade has apprehended two suspected drug peddlers and illegal street traders during a series of targeted operations aimed at dismantling criminal activities across the state. The arrests were made in Ogbunike, Oyi Local Government Area, during the demolition of shanties led by Ocha Brigade. During the operation, various illicit substances, including marijuana and other harmful narcotics, were recovered. The suspects, identified as 28-year-old Uchenna Benjamin from Imo State and 21-year-old Clinton Asiegbu from Abia State, confessed to their involvement in drug trafficking. Benjamin admitted to selling various types of…
By Joe Ogbonna Tragedy struck during an anti-touting operation in Oba, Anambra State, as a Special Anti-Touting Squad Agency (SASA) officer was reportedly masaca by a group of criminal youths in oba and tipper drivers. The incident has sparked outrage, with SASA vowing to continue its fight against touting despite the violent resistance. According to initial reports, the SASA officer, whose identity is being withheld pending official confirmation, was part of a team carrying out routine enforcement duties when they were confronted by the mob. The situation escalated, leading to the officer’s tragic death. In a statement, SASA condemned the…
By Karen James In a major breakthrough, the Anambra State Police Command, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police Nnaghe Obono Itam, has apprehended six suspects during separate stop-and-search operations across the state. The arrests led to the recovery of dangerous weapons and other incriminating items. Recovered items include one locally made double-barrel gun, one locally made revolver pistol, one 7.62mm live ammunition, a metal axe, a gallon of suspected hard drugs, a Q-Link motorcycle (Reg No. JRV 760 QH), a local pot, red and white ritual materials with NBM and Number 7 inscriptions, candles, three Android phones, and four…
By Karen James Hon. Monday Nwokoye is in high spirits as he marks his birthday and a month filled with love and happiness. Widely admired for his dedication and service to the community, Hon. Nwokoye’s special day has drawn widespread attention and warm wishes from various quarters. Leading the celebratory messages is the Director of the Special Anti-Touting Squad Agency (SASA), who lauded Hon. Nwokoye for his inspiring leadership and contributions. “Wishing you everything good—long life, prosperity, good health, and plenty of money,” the Director expressed enthusiastically. The occasion has become a moment of joy and reflection, with friends, family,…