Anambra Police Nab Killers of Umuoji President-General

In a swift and coordinated effort, Anambra State Police Detectives, in collaboration with Umuoji Vigilante, have successfully apprehended the suspects involved in the brutal murder of the President-General of Umuoji over the weekend.

Four individuals have been arrested, and the police have recovered the deceased’s handset and ATM card from them. During their confession, the detained suspects revealed the identities of four additional accomplices, who are now the subject of an intense police manhunt.

Commissioner of Police, CP Aderemi Adeoye, interrupted his official duties in Ibadan to return to Anambra upon learning of the shocking incident. He commended the joint efforts of the Police in Ogidi and Umuoji Vigilante, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in solving such crimes.

CP Adeoye has directed the State Criminal Investigation Department to dispatch its Forensic Team to the crime scene, taking charge of the investigation. The Homicide Team in State CID has been mandated to apprehend the remaining four suspects on the run and uncover the motive behind this heinous crime.

In a reassuring statement, Commissioner Adeoye emphasized that the safety of Presidents-General across the State is a top priority for the Police, acknowledging their crucial role in representing their communities through town unions.

DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, the Police Public Relations Officer for the Anambra State Police Command, provided this update on 27th February 2024. The community awaits further details as the investigation unfolds.