KEKE RIDERS PROTEST IN AWKA AFTER FLOOD SWEPT AWAY A KEKE RIDER. (PHOTO)

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 Keke riders protest in Awka after flood swept away a keke rider A commercial tricycle rider had di£d after being swept away by flood in Anambra State. The keke rider was working on Monday, September 7, in Awka when he was said to have noticed a woman who had fallen into a gutter during heavy rainfall. He rushed to help her but, sadly, also fell into the gutter and was swept away by the floodwater around Book Foundation, Ifite Awka. His remains were found Tuesday morning, September 8, around Miracle Junction, near Nnamdi Azikiwe University, and deposited at Ebenebe Mortuary. The incident has fury among keke riders and they took to the streets to protest. Some of the protesters held leaves as they walked and sang protest songs while their colleagues rode in their keke behind them and honked loudly. The keke riders who picked up customers were forced to discharge their passengers and join the protest.

ANAMBRA POLICE ARRAIGNS TWELVE SUSPECTS OVER ALLEGED RAPE, DEFILEMENT, CHILD ABUSE, ABDUCTION, AND ASSAULT; REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO PROTECTING WOMEN AND CHILDREN. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 ANAMBRA STATE POLICE COMMAND ARRAIGNS TWELVE SUSPECTS OVER ALLEGED RAPE, DEFILEMENT, CHILD ABUSE, ABDUCTION, AND ASSAULT; REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO PROTECTING WOMEN AND CHILDREN


The Anambra State Police Command has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting women and children from all forms of abuse and ensuring justice for victims. This follows the arraignment of twelve (12) suspects before the Gender Magistrate Court sitting in Awka on Wednesday, 8th July 2026, for various offences bordering on rape, defilement, child abuse, abduction, and assault.


Among those arraigned are Chima Onyeanuna, Emeka Muo and Okafor Chibundu, over the alleged abduction and defilement of a 14-year old girl in Nanka.


In a separate Case, the Operatives also arraigned Chukwudi Ugwu Jeremiah for the alleged defilement of an 11-year old girl, along Slaughter Lane, Awka. 


Also arraigned before the Court were Ndubuisi Ikechebelu, Udogu Kennedy, Nnamah Christopher, and Chinecherem Emmanuel, who are facing allegations of raping a 19-year old girl on different occasions, resulting in her pregnancy.


Similarly, Charity Anakwe and Chidiere Anakwe were arraigned over the alleged assault of their 12-year old house help. 


The Court also heard the Case against Chukwudi Joseph, who was arraigned for allegedly assaulting a 12-year old girl in Ozubulu, while Chibuike Agu was arraigned for the alleged defilement of a 13-year old girl in Fegge. 


Following their arraignment, the Court ordered that all the suspects be remanded at the Awka Correctional Centre pending the hearing of their respective cases.


To this end, the Command reiterates its zero tolerance for sexual and gender-based violence, child abuse, and all forms of violence against vulnerable persons.  The Command also assures the public that the Police will continue to diligently investigate such cases and ensure that offenders are brought to justice in accordance with the law.


SP Tochukwu Ikenga

Police Public Relations Officer

Anambra State Police Command

Awka.


9th July 2026

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