LAWMA WASTE, INVESTIGATION, SURVEILLANCE AND ENFORCEMENT OPERATIVES ON NIGHT DUTY HAVE APPREHENDED TWO ENVIRONMENTAL OFFENDERS ALONG THE JIBOWU AND OJOTA. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE

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 LAWMA Waste, Investigation, Surveillance and Enforcement operatives on night duty have apprehended two environmental offenders along the Jibowu and Ojota corridors of Ikorodu Road for engaging in illegal waste collection and indiscriminate disposal of refuse at unauthorized locations. The suspects, were arrested during routine surveillance operations after being found carrying out activities that constitute environmental nuisance and undermine approved waste management processes, despite repeated warnings and sensitization efforts. The offenders are being transferred to the Oshodi Task Force Office for prosecution through the Mobile Court in accordance with the environmental protection laws of Lagos State. LAWMA reiterates that illegal waste collection and indiscriminate dumping remain punishable offences. Residents and businesses are advised to patronize only assigned PSP operators and dispose of waste through approved channels. Environmental responsibility is a shared duty. Toge...

ALLEGED LAND DISPUTE IN OKPUNO-AWKA THAT LED TO THE MURDER OF TWO PERSONS: POLICE RECOVERS ONE AUTOMATIC PUMP ACTION GUN FROM THE SCENE WHILE FIVE SUSPECTS ARE IN CUSTODY UNDERGOING INTERROGATIONS.(PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 ALLEGED LAND DISPUTE IN OKPUNO-AWKA THAT LED TO THE MURDER OF TWO PERSONS: POLICE RECOVERS ONE AUTOMATIC PUMP ACTION GUN FROM THE SCENE WHILE FIVE SUSPECTS ARE IN CUSTODY UNDERGOING INTERROGATIONS


_As the Operatives implement measures to arrest other fleeing suspects_ 

 

The Anambra State Police Command has recovered one automatic pump action and has five suspects in custody. The suspects are currently undergoing interrogation over the murder of two persons and grievous harm to another in an alleged land dispute at Okochi - Ime Village, Okpuno, Awka South Local Government Area. 


The disturbing incident recorded on 3rd June, 2025 revealed that the armed suspects with pump action guns and operating in an unmarked black Toyota Corolla car  attacked the victims and fled the scene. 


The bodies of the victims have been recovered and deposited at the morgue while the other is in the hospital receiving treatment. 


Given the above, the Commissioner of Police has ordered the immediate transfer of the Case to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Awka for a comprehensive investigation. He has further directed the emplacement of necessary measures to arrest other fleeing suspects.


_Further developments shall be communicated, please_


*SP Tochukwu Ikenga*

Police Public Relations Officer

Anambra State Police Command, Awka


5th June 2025

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