Police in Anambra State says it has arrested one Emmanuel Bassey for allegedly having sex with six underaged boys. The 38-year old suspect from Abi Local Government Area of Cross Rivers State resides at Ngozika Housing Estate, Awka where he was arrested. The Anambra Police Public Relations Officer, Haruna Mohammed disclosed that following a tip-off, police detectives attached to ‘B’ Division, Awka arrested Bassey for having carnal knowledge with the six boys of between 10 and 14 years on different occasions, against the order of nature. Police said the suspect has made confessional statements on the allegations, blaming his actions…
Author: Elochukwu Benjamin
Abba Community in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State has raised alarm over what they called unwarranted and unlawful attempts to expropriate their inheritance by neighbouring Ukpo Community on the promptings of a bigwig from the town. The inheritance in question, a stretch of land along Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, verged on the North by Ukpo in Dunukofia Council Area and on the West by Awkuzu in Oyi Council Area, has been a subject of dispute for the past over 40 years now and is presently under litigation at the State High Court, Neni. Investigations reveal that Ukpo Community had replaced…
A Pastor from Warri, Delta State, Richard Ifeanyi Obi has died while on a mission to perform spiritual activities for a family in Awka, Anambra State Capital. The pastor was found lying lifeless at about 4:30 pm in a room at No 5 Onuorah Street Amaenyi, Awka, the home of one Ikechukwu Uchendu whom he came to conduct family prayers in his house. Uchendu had reported the incident to Central Police Station Awka and Police detectives attached to CPS Awka had visited the scene, Police Spokesperson in Anambra, Haruna Mohammed said. According to him, the victim had been photographed and…
The headquarters of Anambra West Local Government at Nzam is presently occupied by bats, rodents, and reptiles as the entire council area beg for urgent government intervention. A tortuous ride on a long dusty road from Mmiata-Anam led our correspondent on a fact-finding visit to the Council headquarters which has almost been outgrown by bushes. It was observed during the visit, that the entire office was under lock, with only two workers in site- an Agric officer and the security man. Other government agencies with offices within the premises like the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the National Identity…
The family of late Chima Ikwunado and Ikoku spare parts dealers have taken the Nigeria Police to court over his death in police custody and alleged torture of the four Ikoku traders by the police Eagle crack team also known as the commissioners’ squad. Late Chima’s father, Kelvin Ikwunado and the late Chima’s wife, Adaugo are asking for Justice for the late Chima and the surviving Ikoku four. When the matter came up in court Thursday, the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 6 was absent because he has not been served while the Inspector General of Police and the…
Anambra State Government says it is ready to host the 2020 Police games amidst concerns over the availability of sporting facilities in the state. Over five thousand athletes are expected in the state from the 12 Police Zonal Commands and the Headquarters, Abuja, to compete across a variety of sporting activities in the competition which is a biennial event. The Anambra 2020 Police Games scheduled to take place from the 28th of February till the 8th of March, 2020 at various venues across the state, appears unrealistic to many in the state especially as the date is almost at hand.…
A fatal crash on River Niger Bridge Onitsha today has claimed the life of an adult male and injured two others, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says. A statement by the FRSC Sector Commander in Anambra State, Andrew Kumapayi said the crash occurred at about 3.06 am, when a Lorry moving towards Asaba, hit a Tipper with registration number JJT922YH, causing the tipper to lose control. Although the lorry driver had sped off after the incident, he was said to have been later arrested by the Police. The FRSC statement revealed that the corpse of the dead victim was…
Anambra State First Lady, Chief Mrs. Ebelechukwu Obiano has intervened on the deteriorating health of Nollywood star, Ernest Asuzu. The worsening condition of the Nollywood actor had caused a major stir on social media recently after he was allegedly picked up from the streets where he was begging half-naked. Upon getting information on the actor’s ill-health, Wife of Anambra State Governor, Chief Mrs. Obiano who runs a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), the Caring Family Enhancement Initiative (CAFE) had stepped in and evacuated the actor to Chukwuemeka Odimegwu Ojukwu Teaching Hospital Amaku, Awka, Anambra State where he has been receiving treatment in…
One hundred youths in Anambra State are presently undergoing training under the 3rd Batch of the State Government’s Youths Empowerment initiative, One Youth One Skill. The 10-day training which is ongoing at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Umuawulu/Mbaukwu, has as its participants, youths from all parts of the state. The initiative was launched by Anambra State Government to arm youths of the state with skills that will improve their quality of living, change their mentality of dependence on government for everything and grant them access to start-up resources. One of the youths at training, Mokwe Norbert, a graduate of Federal…
Justice Onochie Manasseh Anyachebelu has been sworn in as the substantive Chief Judge of Anambra state. Justice Anyachebelu has been acting as the Chief Judge of the state since September 4, 2019, until his screening and confirmation by the Anambra State House of Assembly recently. Born on May 24, I961 at Oraukwu in Idemmili North LGA, Anambra state, Anyachebelu graduated from the prestigious University of Lagos where he obtained L.L.B Hons in 1983 and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1984 with a 2nd Class Upper Division. He was appointed High Court Judge in 2015 and had also sat…
President Muhammadu Buhari has been urged to take firm and definite steps towards addressing conflicts between farmers and herders in agrarian parts of Anambra state. The traditional ruler of Owelle kingdom in Anambra West Local Government Area, Igwe Anthony Onyekwere made the call against the backdrop of a renewed clash between farmers and Fulani herdsmen in communities of Anambra North Senatorial Zone of the state. Farmers/Herders clashes have torn many agrarian communities of Anambra North apart with many deaths and destruction of farmlands and property recorded. The latest is the challenge at Ifite-Ogwari Community in Ayamelum Council Area, where no…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Anambra State says it has arrested a man for allegedly planting Cannabis sativa also known as Indian hemp on a large expanse of land in the state. The suspect, one Amobi Okafor aged 45 from Uruofo village, Nri in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State, was arrested following a credible intelligence report. He was also alleged to have attacked, matcheted and injured one Mathias Ajoagu, a 71-year-old security guard at Lake City Secondary School, Nri where the large expanse of Indian Hemp was cultivated. The suspect was said to have…
Anambra State Government has refuted rumours of a possible epidemic in the state, following the sudden increase in incidences of diarrhea and vomiting among children. Records from hospitals across the state have shown significant spate in such occurrences since early January this year. Visits to some health centers in the hinterlands reveal a high number of affected children while unconfirmed reports from the locals say many have died as a result of the disease which is deemed an epidemic. Speaking on the condition of anonymity, a Nurse attached with a Health Centre at Mgbakwu, one of the communities of Awka…
Ohaneze Ndigbo Youths in Anambra State looks to be in disarray over the zoning arrangement for the state helmsman job as the 2021 Governorship election in the state approaches. The National Leader of Ohaneze Youths, Nze Uchenna Arthur Obiora had in a newspaper published earlier this month, said “Zoning is meaningless in ANAMBRA 2021”, as the Position and Resolution of the National Leadership of Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo Youth Wing Worldwide. The comments by Obiora have been perceived by many as worrisome, not just because it was coming from him as the Igbo Youths Leader but mainly because he is from…
Anambra State Police Command says it has arrested a fake blind woman who uses two little children to beg at Oye Olisa Market, Ogbunike in Oyi Council Area of the State. The woman, Ngozi Dike aged 37, who is from Umuaka Town in Imo State, pretends to be afflicted with blindness and uses two girl children namely, Blessing Ezenwanne aged 8, of Oguta Town and Favour Ezeagu aged 11, of Nwari, Ohaji-Egbema both of Imo State, to beg for alms. A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer in the State, Haruna Mohammed said preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect…
With the coming of the early rains, Anambra State Government has commenced routine inspection of areas of the State prone to flooding due to blocked drainages. The inspection team led by the Managing Director, Anambra State Clear Drainage and Forest Preservation Agency, Chief Chido Obidiegwu toured parts of Fegge Layout in Onitsha. During the visit, it was observed that most of the gutters were filled with the trash while some were blocked by traders who do their businesses on top of them. Flooding in parts of Anambra have become a major challenge in recent times due to these and also,…
For over 30 persons from Ukwulu community in Dunukofia Council Area of Anambra state, it will be a Valentine’s Day to remember as Prince Osisioma Foundation, a non governmental organisation, provided them financial succor. As has become an annual tradition with the group founded by Prince Dr Onyeka Nnadozie Eze, it yesterday passed through the streets of Ukwulu and visited some homes to celebrate love with the less privileged. The Ukwulu trip was a surprise visit as many who had no thought of daily meals were blessed with cash from the Foundation. The 30 recipients who are mainly elderly, poor…
Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, has condoled with the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu on the passing of his parents. The governor urged the Kanu family to take solace in the legacies left behind for them by their departed parents. A statement credited to the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary said Governor Obiano was represented at the burial of His Royal Highness Eze Sir Israel Okwu Kanu of Afara-Ukwu Ibeku Kingdom, Umuahia, Abia state, and his wife, Lolo Ugoeze Sally Nmeme Kanu, parents of Mazi Kanu, by his Liaison Officer on War Veterans, Comrade…
Three persons have been confirmed dead and eight others injured when a commercial bus rammed into a stationary lorry along Amansea axis of the Awka-Enugu old road. The accident happened early Saturday around Cow market, Amansea, a suburb of the State Capital City of Awka. The two vehicles involved were faulty a Daf Lorry with Registration number GGE 167 XP, driven by one Ibrahim on their way from Lagos to Jalingo, Taraba State and a Toyota Hummer bus with registration number, BAL 266 XA. An eye witness who said the crash occurred around 6 am, explained that the bus was…
Today’s nationwide walk against corruption witnessed massive turnout in Anambra State, as over five hundred persons joined the protest. Among persons who joined the exercise were Corps members, Civil Society Organisations, officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Nigerian Police Force, National Council of Women Societies, NGOs, among others. The exercise took the protesters from Aroma Junction Awka through major streets of the State Capital city as they bore placards with anti-corruption inscriptions such as “say no to corruption,” “stop corruption in the market,” “no future with corruption,” “kill corruption,” and…
The Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO) Southeast Zone has condemned what it described as the profligate style of administration exhibited by Governor Willie Obiano in Anambra State. In a statement issued in Onitsha, the Group called on the governor to make a drastic change and commence aggressive development of the state instead, even as his second tenure gradually winds up. The statement signed by the Zonal Chairman, CLO South East, Comrade Aloysius Attah said the group is embarrassed that the governor has taken serial actions of engaging in ostentatious outings at the expense of the state treasury while checks and balances…
Three members of a suspected five-man armed robbery gang have been gunned down by Police operatives in Anambra State. A statement by the State Police Public Relations Officer, Haruna Mohammed said the Command Puff-Adder operatives in conjunction with patrol team attached to Fegge Division responded to a distress call at Federal Housing Estate Fegge, Onitsha and rounded up a five-man robbery gang who allegedly attacked one Nnamdi of Chisco Park Upper Iweka in Onitsha and robbed him of an unspecified amount of money at gunpoint. The statement said the suspects on sighting the Police, opened fire after which the police…
The country-home of the Speaker of Anambra State House of Assembly, Ifite-Ogwari community in Ayamelum Council Area of Anambra State is presently in chaos over a clash between the people and Fulani herdsmen that resulted in four deaths. It was gathered from a source in the community that trouble began when Fulani herdsmen grazing in the community allegedly attacked and killed a woman on her farm. In retaliation, youths from the community were said to have mobilized and killed about 3 of the herdsmen and about 20 cows. According to the source who pleaded anonymity, “Following the incident, the Police…
Governors of the five States of Southeastern Nigeria have ended speculations over the emergence of a regional security outfit in the geo-political zone with the acceptance and adoption of Community Policing as a means of addressing security challenges in the region. Incidences of killings by herdsmen, banditry and kidnapping in the region have sparked plans to initiate a security outfit in the region in the mould of Amotekun in the Southwest. At their forum Sunday, the governors had revealed that efforts were in top gear to launch the outfit as the states houses of assembly were working on legislation to…
The leadership of Human Rights, Liberty Access and Defenders Foundation (HURIDE), has lent its voice in support Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe’s call for President Muhammadu Buhari to resign from office. Speaking to newsmen in Awka, the Chairman of HURIDE, Dede Uzor A. Uzor, reinforced the call due to incessant killings in the country. He said, “there unabated insecurity in the country, with killings by Boko Haram every day, which is fast spreading to every part of the country, apart from North East and North West. Over 40, 000 people have lost their lives in the hands of these Boko Haram insurgents.” The HURIDE chairman…
One person has been confirmed dead and three others injured in multiple crashes, Authorities of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra says. The crash happened early Wednesday, 12th of February at Obosi, by the flyover, along Owerri-Onitsha Expressway. The FRSC said three vehicles and six male adults were involved in the crash which resulted in the death of one and three others sustaining different degrees of injury. They said the vehicles involved include, Daf Truck with reg no. NNE733XA, an Iveco Truck with reg no. RRN733XA and a Dangote Truck, with registration number removed before the arrival of FRSC…
Anambra State Governor Willie Obiano says the state under his watch, will maintain its number one position in immunization coverage in Nigeria. The governor made this known during the inauguration of the second round of the 2019 Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week (MNCHW) and first round of the 2020 National Immunization Plus Days (NIPS) held at the Primary Health Centre, Akpo in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State. The immunization programme was organized by the State Ministry of Health, through the State Primary Health Care Development Agency (ASPHCDA) in partnership with development partners including European Union, UNICEF and…
The Police Stakeholders Partnership Forum (PSPF) in Anambra State has called on the State Commissioner of Police, John Abang to investigate allegations of arbitrary arrest, unlawful detention, torture, extortion and malicious prosecution of one Promise Ezeama by policemen. The allegations were brought against the Officer in Charge (OC) and other operatives of the Special Anti-Cultism Squad (SPACS), Anambra State Command including the ones simply identified as “Jegede” and “Ala Owerri” by Ezeama who is a student of Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe, Anambra East Council Area of Anambra State. Ezeama while narrating his ordeal earlier to the PSPF, said…
It was a scene that provokes emotions as the remains of the Portharcourt mechanic, Late Chima Ikwunado who allegedly died from torture in police detention, underwent autopsy. Father of the late Chima and other relatives who were called to identify the body, had cried out in deep agony when they saw the condition of the corpse. Other members and friends of the family who were not allowed in, on hearing the sound of wailings, started chanting that the autopsy is cancelled as it was evident from the physical examination that the late Chima died as a result of torture. Only…
Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano yesterday joined the Inspector General of Police, Adamu Mohammed to launch the mascot of the 2020 Nigerian Police Games. The event which will feature sporting activities across major fields will happen between February 29th and March 7th, 2020 at various sporting facilities in Anambra State. No less than 5000 participants from all the Police Commands of all states of the federation and other sister security agencies are expected to attend the event. The Police Games had in the past produced gallant officers that went ahead to represent Nigeria in the Olympics and other major…
