Police Operatives attached to the Onitsha Main Market Police Division have arrested two security operatives (names withheld) over the murder of a 17-year-old boy.
The Anambra Police Command Spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday, however did not specify the agency the suspects belong to.
According to the statement, the security operatives while attempting to arrest a suspect, started shooting indiscriminately and a bullet hit the victim in the process.
Meanwhile, the State Commissioner of Police, Ikoiye Orutugu has described the conduct of the said security operatives as “avoidable and unprofessional behaviour”.
The CP has of ordered the immediate transfer of the suspects to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Awka, for a comprehensive investigation.
In another development, police operatives attached to the Awgbu Divisional headquarters, on Thursday, June 12, 2025, arrested one Chimaobi Mbonu ‘m’ (19), over his alleged involvement in the kidnap and murder of late Mr George Onwurah.
The suspect and other members of his gang now at large, allegedly committed the offense in May 2024 at Ndiukwuenu Village, Orumba North Local Government Area of the State.
According to a statement by SP Tochukwu Ikenga, preliminary information revealed that the said Chimaobi and members of his gang tortured their victims to death after collecting ransom.
“The criminal gang is also responsible for the vandalization of the Community Health Care Centre, where they stole a lot of electrical materials and other valuables,” the statement added.
