The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Mr Mamman Giwa, has ordered an investigation into the alleged assault and degrading treatment of a 60-year-old woman accused of witchcraft in Ugbawka, Nkanu East Local Government Area. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Daniel Ndukwe, disclosed this in a statement issued in Enugu on…
The Enugu State Police Command has secured the conviction of a 34-year-old man, Ejike Nnam, for conspiracy and robbery, with the court sentencing him to three and five years’ imprisonment, respectively, to run concurrently. The Command also announced the arraignment and remand of a 29-year-old man, Richard Chukwuma, over the alleged theft of alcoholic beverages…
The Enugu State Police Command has arrested five suspects and recovered three firearms, six rounds of live ammunition and other exhibits in separate operations across the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Daniel Ndukwe, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in Enugu. Ndukwe said the operations, conducted between Sept. 18 and…
The Jigawa Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old man, Abbas Ibrahim, over the death of his older brother, Basiru Shuaibu, in a fire incident in Gwaram Local Government Area of the state. This is contained in a statement issued the command’s Spokesperson, SP Lawan Shiisu, in Dutse on Tuesday. According to him, the suspect, who…
AWKA — An Anambra State High Court sitting in Awka has denied bail to Pastor Harrison Anazodo, General Overseer of Dayspring Assembly, Awada-Obosi, who is facing a seven-count criminal charge brought by the state government. Justice Jude Obiora rejected the application after hearing arguments from both the defence and prosecution on whether the cleric should…
The Anambra State Police Command has stepped up operations against criminal groups across the state, arresting 13 suspects in separate operations and recovering firearms, ammunition, suspected illicit drugs, cult insignia and a stolen vehicle. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. In one of…
The Anambra State Police Command has ordered an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of an armed robbery suspect who was reportedly arrested and taken to the 3-3 Police Station. The Commissioner of Police, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, gave the order on Monday, October 5, 2026, after personally questioning the complainant and police officers…
The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, Okpara Chibuike Emmanuel, for allegedly murdering his girlfriend and concealing her remains in the toilet of his apartment at Olympic Layout, One-Day, Enugu. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe, said the suspect was arrested on September 21, at about 6:30 p.m., by operatives…
ABUJA — The Federal Capital Territory Police Command says it has arrested about 300 persons for screening during a massive raid on identified crime flashpoints, shanties and uncompleted buildings across the FCT. The operation was conducted on Saturday, September 19, 2026, across various locations in the Territory as part of efforts to prevent crime, disrupt…
AWKA — The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old woman, Mrs. Ogechi Ofoma, for allegedly subjecting her seven-year-old daughter, Oluebube Ofoma, to severe physical abuse, including injuries reportedly inflicted with a hot knife. The incident occurred at Ibollo Community, Awada-Obosi, in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra. The child was allegedly injured…
