ANAMBRA GOVT REAFFIRMS MEGA CITY DRIVE, DEMOLISHES SCORES OF ILLEGAL STRUCTURES. (PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE

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 Anambra Government Reaffirms Mega City Drive, Demolishes Scores of Illegal Structures By Ruth Orji  The Anambra State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the ongoing regeneration drive and restoration of sanity across the state through enforcement exercises and demolition of illegal structures statewide. The exercise was led by the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Barrister Chijioke Ojukwu, on July 8, in line with the Physical Planning Law of Anambra State. Stating that it is no longer business as usual, the commissioner urged residents to take every notice received from the ministry seriously and comply promptly with planning regulations henceforth. He, however, said several eviction notices had been served but were taken with a pinch of salt, adding that demolitions followed because structures defaced the environment or obstructed pedestrian walkways. In Nnewi, a building erected on a drainage channel was demolished, while several shanties a...

ANAMBRA POLICE ARRESTS A SUSPECT OVER ALLEGED ABDUCTION, RAPE AND UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF FIREARM, RECOVERS PISTOL AND LIVE AMMUNITION. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 ANAMBRA POLICE ARRESTS A SUSPECT OVER ALLEGED ABDUCTION, RAPE AND UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF FIREARM, RECOVERS PISTOL AND LIVE AMMUNITION


Anambra Police Operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, in the early hours of 16th May 2026, acting on credible information, stormed an identified hideout in Umuike Community, Awka, and arrested one Okechukwu Chinweko, male, aged 30 years,  popularly known as bullet,” over alleged involvement in a case of abduction, rape, and unlawful possession of firearm. The suspect's arm had a tattoo inscription: “Bullet” boldly written.


During the operation, the Operatives recovered one locally fabricated Beretta pistol and eight 9mm live ammunition. 


Preliminary information reveals that the suspect was positively identified in connection with an incident that occurred on 2nd May 2026, where he allegedly abducted and raped a female victim before Police Operatives rescued her. The victim was found with varying degrees of injuries on her body, while he fled the scene.


The Anambra State Police Command reiterates its commitment to ensuring the safety of residents and bringing perpetrators of crime to justice, no matter how long it takes.


The case shall be charged to court at the conclusion of the investigative proceedings.


SP Tochukwu Ikenga

Police Public Relations Officer

Anambra State Police Command

Awka


19th May, 2026

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