UPDATE ON ONGOING KIDNAPPING INVESTIGATION OF THE MISSING THREE CAMEROONIAN WOMEN IN ANAMBRA STATE: POLICE RECOVER TWO FEMALE DEAD BODIES SUSPECTED TO BE THE VICTIMS IN A RIVER AT ANAMBRA WEST LGA. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

 UPDATE ON ONGOING KIDNAPPING INVESTIGATION OF THE MISSING THREE CAMEROONIAN WOMEN IN ANAMBRA STATE: POLICE RECOVER TWO FEMALE DEAD BODIES SUSPECTED TO BE THE VICTIMS IN A RIVER AT ANAMBRA WEST LGA

The Anambra State Police Command wishes to update the public on the ongoing investigation into the alleged kidnapping of three Cameroonian women in the State. Recall that Police investigators had earlier arrested two suspects: Nonso Augustine Akpeh ‘M’, 37 years old, and Kingsley Akpeh ‘M’, 44 years old, who are currently assisting operatives with vital information.

In continuation of these efforts, on the evening of 28th November 2025, Police operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, working in collaboration with professional river divers and local volunteers, conducted an intensive search along the Omambala River in Anambra West Local Government Area.

During the operation, the team recovered two (2) female decomposed bodies believed to be victims of the kidnapping incident. The operatives immediately contacted the family of the kidnapped victims, who positively identified the recovered bodies as his wife Mrs. Bognou Alice and his niece Miss Sandra. 

Both bodies have been deposited in a mortuary for further examination and necessary investigative procedures.

To this end, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, fwc, mnips, PhD, while extending his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and friends, has ordered intensified search efforts to recover the remaining missing victim. He has also directed all units involved to strengthen operational activities aimed at apprehending the third suspect, Uchenna Nicholas Mmadu, who is currently on the run, to ensure he faces the full weight of the law.

The Commissioner further reassures the public of the Command’s unwavering commitment to protecting lives, maintaining security, and delivering justice.

SP Ikenga Tochukwu

Police Public Relations Officer

Anambra State Police Command

29th November 2025