A 3-YEAR-OLD BOY WAS STRUCK BY GUNFIRE AS POLICE BURST INTO A BARRICADED ROOM, ENDING A FRIGHTENING HOSTAGE SITUATION.(PHOTO).

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ANAMBRA POLICE INTERVENES IN POLITICAL SQUABBLE AT NRI: RESTORES CALM AND COMMENCES INVESTIGATION. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 ANAMBRA POLICE INTERVENES IN POLITICAL SQUABBLE AT NRI: RESTORES CALM AND COMMENCES INVESTIGATION


_As CP directs the immediate transfer of the Case to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Awka to uphold the mutual pact already resolved by the parties and if otherwise, for a more discreet investigation_


The Anambra State Police Command today 1st August 2025 at about 1.30pm, swiftly intervened and restored calm following a report of a political squabble at Nri, Anaocha Local Government Area, during a political campaign rally. 


The incident reportedly arose after supporters of a Political party allegedly pulled down three campaign billboards belonging to another party leading to a brief disturbance in the area. 


Given the above, both parties involved in the matter were immediately invited for a peace meeting aimed at de-escalating the tension.

However, a mutual agreement was reached to replace the removed billboards without delay, despite claims that the removal was due to non-payment of signage fees. 


Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police *CP Ikioye Orutugu fwc MNIPS PhD* has urged political actors and their supporters to conduct their activities peacefully and within the ambit of the law. He further directed that the Case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) Political Desk to uphold the already resolved pact by the parties or otherwise, for a more discreet investigation.


*SP Tochukwu Ikenga*

Police Public Relations Officer

Anambra State Police Command, Awka


1st August 2025

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