Anambra Police Achieve Breakthrough with Enhanced Security Measures
By Chizoba Njaka
The Anambra State Police Command, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police CP Ikioye Orutugu, has recorded significant achievements in its efforts to combat crime. These successes are attributed to enhanced strategic positioning, security patrols, and effective community collaboration.
According to an official statement issued to journalists in Awka by the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, on September 23, 2025, a joint operation between police operatives from Achalla Division and the Special Vigilante Taskforce led to the arrest of two male suspects, Chinwendu Ndieli and Uchenna Offodile. The suspects were apprehended in connection with the theft of a Mack Truck with registration number T 5003 LA and an empty container. Following their arrest, the suspects confessed to the crime, revealing that the truck was stolen from a company in Lagos. The vehicle has since been recovered, and the owner has been notified to provide the necessary documentation for its retrieval.
In a separate incident, SP Ikenga reported that police operatives from Okpoko Division recovered an abandoned white Toyota Camry Spider with registration number Anambra: AWK 91 SR and an additional plate number Delta: 06A 90 DT. The vehicle was discovered along the Onitsha-Owerri Road, and efforts are currently underway to identify and reunite it with its rightful owner.
Furthermore, SP Ikenga stated that police operatives from Ihiala Division, with the assistance of local youths, arrested a male suspect, Charles Chiemerie Onuigbo, in connection with the abduction of three children aged 6, 3, and 2 years. The suspect, a neighbour of the victims, allegedly conspired with two others who remain at large. The children have not been located, and the suspect was rescued by the police after being attacked by an irate mob. The case is currently under investigation, with ongoing efforts to apprehend the fleeing suspects and rescue the missing children, he added.
Hewever, Anambra State Police Command reaffirms its commitment to maintaining peace and security across the state. The command continues to conduct counter-terrorism and crime prevention operations, ensuring the safety of citizens and communities. The police appreciate the collaboration with community stakeholders and urge citizens to continue providing timely information to support their efforts in combating crime