POLICE PARADE SUSPECTED CHILD STEALING/ TRAFFICKING SYDICATE

The Anambra police command, has recorded another significant milestone by bursting a child trafficking syndicate specialized in stealing children in the state.

Nigerian Notch gathered that on the 23/1/2021,police operatives attached to Ihiala Division arrested two suspects who allegedly stole a three years old child who was later rescued in Imo State and reunited with his parent.

The PPRO Anambra state police command, CSP Haruna Mohammed in his press release made available to newsmen in Awka further stated that the suspects, following discreet investigation revealed that they usually lure their victims within the markets,Churches and Schools premises were the children play, using sweets or biscuits and take them to one Mrs Malvina Uju Uba, who pays them for the children ranging from one hundred to five hundred thousand naira only.

Contiuning he stated that also on the 26/1/2021 police operatives attached to SIB and Area Command, Oraifite,in an operation coordinated by the Area Commander, ACP Afolabi Wilfred, raided the house of the principal receiver of these stolen children ealier mentioned by the suspects in Ihiala at a house located opposite Nnamdi Azikiwe Orthopedic Teaching Hospital Oba in Idemili South LGA of Anambra State where ten female suspects, including the principal suspect,two

teenage girls who were being impregnated, where arrested. not

Nigerian Notch gathered that during peration five new born babies and three other children were also rescued.The rescued children have been handed over to the Ministry of Social Welfare, Children and Women Affairs for proper care, while investigation is ongoing after which both the Principal suspect and her accomplices will be charged to court for prosecution.

The Command also paraded Four robbery suspects, including suspects who recently robbed a POS agent at Oba in Idemili South LGA of Anambra State, a Car snatching syndicate who robbed a man of his shuttle bus at bridge head Onitsha,and a notorious robbery suspect who specialise in snatching women handbags and handsets at Dike park Awka among others.

Exhibits recovered from the suspects includes one barreta pistol, one fabricated pistol and two life ammunition of .9mm.

Other Suspects paraded includes,two suspected rapists and one murder suspect who allegedly killed his wife and Son over what he described as influence of Indian hemp.All cases are under investigations after which suspect would be brought to justice.

The Command therefore warned that anybody found engaging in any manner of crime or criminality in the State should be ready to face the full wrath of the law.The Command further stated that it will continue to pursue the criminals in the state until they refrain from committing crimes or relocate from the State.

Tinubu Appoints Chioma Awuzie Substantive Rector, Fed Poly Oko

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Chioma Irene Awuzie as the substantive Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State. Dr. Awuzie's appointment, which takes effect immediately for a five-year term, follows the recommendation of the Polytechnic's Governing Council, chaired by Sen. Dr. Barnabas Gemade, after a transparent and competitive selection process where she emerged as the leading candidate. Prior to her appointment, Awuzie, who holds a Doctorate Degree in Physical and Materials Chemistry, was a distinguished Chief Lecturer in the Department of Science Laboratory Technology (Chemistry Option) and also Director in-charge of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Projects in the Polytechnic. Under her stewardship, Federal Polytechnic, Oko, witnessed unprecedented advancements in infrastructure and institutional transformation. Her leadership facilitated monumental developments across the Polytechnic’s campuses in Oko, ...

#Watchvideo : SECURITY FORCES BURST THE CAMP OF UNKNOWN GUNMEN IN AKOKWA

Security Forces in the state through a coordinated intelligence report has bursted the camp of the unknown gunmen at Akokwa, Arondizuogu after a long gun duel which resulted to the death of some of the criminals and others arrested. These criminal elements have been known to be behind several attacks in the state such as the killing of police men in Mbaise, Aba Branch in Ehime Mbano, burning down of police stations, attack and attempted kidnapping of former Governor Ikedi Ohakim, abduction of Miss. P.P. Johnson, a female soldier in Okigwe and recently the attack in Akokwa that left many dead. It is obvious that these daredevil gunmen have been perpetuating their evil plans unabated until yesterday when their camp was bursted by security agencies. This is another assurance that our security operatives are leaving no stone unturned in the fight against banditry and other related activities. While it has become obvious that the activities of these non state actors are politically motivate...

Valentine Ozigbo Resigns from Labour Party

In a shocking move, against all speculations over the last few days, Valentine Ozigbo, a close ally of Peter Obi, has announced his resignation from the Labour Party (LP). Ozigbo confirmed his decision to Diaspora Digital Media on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, but declined to provide further details, opting instead to share his reasons during an interactive session on X (Twitter) Space. The session, scheduled for 8 PM, will feature Ozigbo in conversation with Anambra's First Son, @uchepokoye, discussing pressing issues affecting Anambra State, including security challenges, societal fabric collapse, and the hope for a better future. Ozigbo's resignation has sparked interest, with many awaiting his detailed explanation for leaving the Labour Party. His decision comes at a critical time for the party, which has been navigating various challenges in recent months. Credit: Diaspora Digital Media

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