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Anambra police arrest four for kidnap attempts, cyberstalking

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2 years ago

April 11, 2025

Anambra police arrest four suspects for attempted kidnapping and cyberstalking in Ihiala. Learn about the investigation and the suspects’ confessions

The Anambra State Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in their efforts to curb criminal activities in the Ihiala Local Government Area, arresting four suspects involved in attempted kidnapping, cyberstalking, and other related crimes.

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The arrests, which took place on Thursday, followed a meticulous investigation by the joint security force in Ihiala. According to the command’s spokesman, Superintendent of Police Tochukwu Ikenga, the joint task force (JTF) acted on credible intelligence regarding faceless individuals and criminals who were threatening kidnapping, abduction, violence, and cyberstalking against innocent residents, particularly in Ihiala.

“Anambra State Police Command notes the improved security stability in Ihiala and appreciates the good people of Ihiala for their cooperation and resilience in identifying the bad elements in the area,” Ikenga stated.

The suspects, identified as Chimezie Ezebuo, Chinaza Ndimani, Chinecherem Okafor, and Nzube Azubuike, all males from Okohia, Ihiala, were apprehended on April 10, 2025, at 2:53 pm. Operatives recovered phones and SIM cards used by the suspects to threaten their victims, causing widespread panic and undermining the security efforts in the state.

“The operatives recovered phones and SIM cards used by the suspects to threaten their victims, thereby causing panic in the area and jeopardising the efforts of the security agencies and the general security of the State,” Ikenga said. “Meanwhile, all the suspects confessed to the crime and were taken into custody for further interrogations.”

The Anambra State Police Command has reiterated its commitment to ensuring public safety and holding accountable those who disrupt public peace.

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Police Arrest 41-Year-Old Over Murder of Bayelsa Sand Dealer

Published

14 hours ago

November 10, 2026

Mariam Balogun

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a 41-year-old man, Somkiemi Tommy, over the alleged murder of a sand business operator, Thankgod Kalaba, in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.

The Force Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Police Ani Iniedu, disclosed the arrest in a statement on Monday.

According to the police, Kalaba was allegedly murdered after visiting a river on October 29, 2026. His body was reportedly tied to a boat and submerged in the water.

Iniedu said the police began investigating the incident after receiving a report about the victim’s disappearance and suspected murder.

Preliminary findings reportedly indicated that the victim had been trailed and killed by Tommy.

The police spokesperson added that the suspect allegedly tied Kalaba’s body to a boat before submerging it in the river in an attempt to conceal the crime.

He said the suspect was arrested by police operatives working in collaboration with youths in Yenaka.

“Acting on the report, police operatives, in collaboration with Yenaka youths, successfully arrested the suspect,” Iniedu stated.

Tommy is currently in police custody, while the Criminal Investigation Department has commenced further investigations into the circumstances surrounding the killing.

The police said the investigation would establish the events leading to Kalaba’s death and determine whether other individuals were involved.

The suspect is expected to face prosecution if the allegations are established by investigators.

The police have yet to disclose the motive behind the alleged murder.