ZIMBABWEAN COUPLE DEPORTED OVER SECRET BURIAL OF CHILD IN BOTSWANA.(PHOTO)

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 ZIMBABWEAN COUPLE DEPORTED OVER SECRET BURIAL OF CHILD IN BOTSWANA A Zimbabwean couple has been deported from Botswana after secretly burying their child without notifying authorities. Motilinah Mpofu and Christopher Ncube were convicted on Thursday of concealing a death after they allegedly dug a grave for their child in the dead of night. The Gaborone court heard the child had died suddenly. Instead of reporting the death to police, health officials, or traditional leaders, the couple quietly buried the youngster and hoped no one would find out. But the secret did not stay buried for long.   Police moved in and arrested the pair. In sentencing, the court ordered that the couple be taken to the Plumtree Border Post for deportation to Zimbabwe.  Top Botswana lawyer Winnie Masitha who offered the couple free legal representation during the trial, confirmed the deportation to BTV News. Masitha believed that the matter should not be viewed only through the lens of crim...

NATIONAL POLICE DAY: ANAMBRA POLICE HIGH-POWERED DELEGATION JOINS OTHER COMMANDS AND FORMATIONS NATIONWIDE FOR THE 2026 CELEBRATION. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.


 NATIONAL POLICE DAY: ANAMBRA POLICE HIGH-POWERED DELEGATION JOINS OTHER COMMANDS AND FORMATIONS NATIONWIDE FOR THE 2026 CELEBRATION


The Anambra State Police Command today 7th April 2026 joined other Commands and Formations across the country in commemorating the 2026 National Police Day at Eagle Square, Abuja, a significant occasion set aside to recognise the dedication, sacrifices, and invaluable contributions of officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force in maintaining peace, law, and order in the Country. 


The high-powered delegation from the Command, including the Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP Chong Mantu mni, in charge of the Criminal Investigation Department, participated in the series of activities marking the celebration, in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police. The event provided an opportunity to reflect on the progress made in policing, while reaffirming the commitment of the Force to professionalism, accountability, and improved service delivery.


The CP commended the resilience, courage, and discipline of officers in Anambra State, especially in the face of evolving security challenges. He emphasized the importance of inter-agency collaboration and community partnership as critical components in achieving sustainable security.


The Command also used the occasion to appreciate residents for their continuous support, cooperation, and credible information that have aided ongoing operations across the State. He further assured Ndi Anambra of the Command’s unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property, as well as sustaining peace and security in all parts of the State.


The celebration featured ceremonial parades, honouring of police officers who paid the supreme price in the line of duty, and other engagements aimed at strengthening police-community relations.


The Anambra State Police Command remains dedicated to advancing policing strategies that are intelligence-driven, people-friendly, and responsive to the needs of residents. 


SP Tochukwu Ikenga

Police Public Relations Officer

Anambra State Command


7th April 2026.

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