GOV. ALEX OTTI HIGHLIGHTS HOW KIDNAPPERS, BANDITS WERE DISLODGED FROM ABIA COMMUNITIES IN ABIA THIRD ANNIVERSARY SPEECH. (PHOTO).

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 Governor Alex Otti Highlights How Kidnappers, Bandits Were Dislodged from Abia Communities in Abia Third Anniversary Speech Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has disclosed that his administration inherited a security crisis in which kidnappers, armed robbers, and other criminal gangs held several communities hostage before being dislodged through sustained operations. Speaking during his third anniversary celebration at the Umuahia Township Stadium on Friday, Governor Otti revealed that bandits had established camps inside forests across the state, from where they launched attacks on innocent residents, causing panic and displacement. “Security was a major challenge in the state three years ago. Several communities were held hostage as kidnappers, armed robbers, and other criminal groups set up camps in the forests from where they launched sporadic attacks on innocent Abians,” Otti said. The governor announced that his administration, through effective collaboration with security a...

ANAMBRA POLICE CONFIRMS THAT THE APPRENTICE WHO KILLED HIS BOSS, IS CURRENTLY IN THEIR CUSTODY. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 The male suspect, Chiemerie Anieke, aged 21, who allegedly used a pestle to strike his master, Mr. Ikechukwu Nwite, on the head, resulting in his death, and also attacked his wife, Mrs. Ogechukwu Nwite, in the early hours of 15th February 2026 in Onitsha, is currently in custody. The pestle has been recovered from the scene.


Preliminary information reveals that the suspect was allegedly provoked by the manner in which the late Ikechukwu admonished him over his bad behaviour, including pilfering money meant for the shop, staying out late at night, and taking drugs.


Meanwhile, Ikechukwu’s wife was rescued and taken to the hospital, where she is currently responding to treatment.


The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Awka, for a comprehensive investigation and to ensure that justice is served.


SP Tochukwu Ikenga

Police Public Relations Officer

Anambra State Police Command


16th February, 2026

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