Police arrest seven suspects in Anambra secessionist raid
A police operation in Anambra State has led to the arrest of seven suspects, including a 65-year-old man, following raids on alleged secessionist hideouts. The raids were conducted by the Violent Crime Response Unit, acting on intelligence and directives from top police officials. Police recovered arms, ammunition, and suspected illicit drugs during the operation. The authorities say investigations are ongoing to determine the full extent of the suspects' activities.
What happened
- The Anambra State Police Command raided criminal hideouts in Ekwulobia and Umudioka.
- Ifeanyi Ogbuagbo, aged 65, was arrested in Umudioka, with an Army uniform and expended ammunition shells found at his residence.
- Six other suspects—Chisom Okafor, Onyedika Moses, Iruka Nwaonu, Joseph Nwankwo, Chukwujekwu Nwoso, and Akanimo Orok—were arrested in Ekwulobia.
- Police recovered dried weeds suspected to be Cannabis Sativa and other illicit substances.
- The Commissioner of Police, Nnanna Oji Ama, stated that raids and intelligence-led operations will continue across Anambra State.
