S. A: FOUR PEOPLE HAVE DIED AFTER A CAR WAS SWEPT AWAY AT AN OVERFLOWING BRIDGE IN THE MAKOTOPONG RIVER NEAR SEBAYENG.(PHOTO).

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 Four people have died after a car was swept away at an overflowing bridge in the Makotopong River near Sebayeng. Police recovered the bodies after a blue Renault Kwid carrying five occupants was pulled into the river during heavy water flow on Sunday morning, 8 March 2026. One passenger escaped from the vehicle and alerted police and emergency services. Police say the car was travelling along the Madiga–Makotopong gravel road when it overturned at the flooded bridge and was dragged into the river. The Provincial Search and Rescue team recovered the first body on Sunday. The victim was identified as Lebapa Petrus Mochitele, 27, from Madiga Village. EMS personnel declared him dead at the scene. Search operations resumed on Monday with the SAPS Water Wing Unit, EMS Search and Rescue, the Fire and Rescue Department, and an EMS helicopter. Teams located the submerged vehicle and recovered three more bodies. The victims were identified as Seobi Dikgale, 33, Betty Makokoane, 22, and Shel...

DEMOCRACY DAY: ANAMBRA POLICE INITIATES A WALK FOR SAFETY AND CAMPAIGN AGAINST KIDNAPPING AND VIOLENT CRIMES IN THE STATE.(PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE..


 DEMOCRACY DAY: ANAMBRA POLICE INITIATES A WALK FOR SAFETY AND CAMPAIGN AGAINST KIDNAPPING AND VIOLENT CRIMES IN THE STATE.


_Continues to leverage on Community support through the Platform of the State Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC)_


The Anambra State Police Command today 12th June, 2025 initiated a Walk for Safety and led a Campaign Against Kidnapping and other Violent Crimes by leveraging on the community support under the platform of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC). The Walk aims to promote peace and combat violent crimes in the State. 


During the Walk initiative at the Area Command in Nnewi, Nkwo Triangle, Nwafor Orizu Roundabout, First Bank Junction all in Nnewi, and Nnobi Junction the importance of collaboration in maintaining peace and security was highlighted. It also raised awareness about the impact of violent crimes, the need to foster a culture of peace and non-violence and strengthen the  relationships between the Police and the community. 


This initiative can help to build trust, encourage community engagement, thereby contribute to a safer environment in the State.


*SP Tochukwu Ikenga*

Police Public Relations Officer

Anambra State Police Command, Awka


12th June 2025.

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