ANAMBRA GOVT WARNS AGAINST PURCHASE OF ENCROACHED LAND AT TRANS-NKISSI. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 Anambra Govt Warns Against Purchase of Encroached Land at Trans-Nkissi By MaryAnn Chukwuma The Anambra State Ministry of Lands has warned members of the public against purchasing plots at TransNkissi Phase 1, behind the Federal Government Girls College, Onitsha, from persons claiming ownership on behalf of the Umuosodi family of Onitsha. The warning was contained in a public notice dated Sept. 28, 2026, with Ref. No. PS/ML/2026/CR/VOL.II/028 and signed by the Permanent Secretary, Mrs Nkeiru Mokwe, for the Commissioner. According to the notice, the Ministry became aware that persons alleged to be members of the Umuosodi family had invaded and commenced clearing portions of the land with the intention of selling them to unsuspecting members of the public. It said compensatory plots had been allocated to the family and other families in Onitsha before the current administration. The Ministry added that the affected land had been lawfully allocated to various individuals and groups in...

ANAMBRA POLICE FOILS SUSPECTED KIDNAP PLOT, ARRESTS SUSPECT, UNCOVERS ALLEGED FRAUD SYNDICATE; MANHUNT FOR OTHER MEMBERS INTENSIFIES. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 ANAMBRA POLICE COMMAND FOILS SUSPECTED KIDNAP PLOT, ARRESTS SUSPECT, UNCOVERS ALLEGED FRAUD SYNDICATE; MANHUNT FOR OTHER MEMBERS INTENSIFIES


Police Operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Awkuzu, on the evening of 11th July 2026, foiled a suspected kidnap plot, rescued a victim, and arrested one Kenneth Nnaji, aged 66, for his alleged involvement in a criminal syndicate specializing in obtaining money under false pretences in Awka.


Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect allegedly belongs to a three-man criminal syndicate that specializes in defrauding unsuspecting members of the public through elaborate deception across Anambra and Enugu States.


The suspect, during interrogation, allegedly confessed to his involvement in the criminal enterprise and provided useful information on the group's modus operandi. The syndicate reportedly disguises its members in branded overalls and caps while posing as representatives of reputable companies. They allegedly obtain goods from prospective victims under the guise of collecting samples and subsequently direct the victims to another location, claiming that larger quantities of the goods are available for purchase at heavily discounted prices. The victims are then allegedly defrauded through the fraudulent scheme.


The suspect further identified other members of the syndicate as Christopher (surname yet to be ascertained), Jacob Musa, and Joseph (surname yet to be ascertained), all of whom are currently at large. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects and dismantle the syndicate.


The Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, fwc, mnips, PhD, has urged members of the public to remain vigilant and exercise due diligence by verifying the identities and credentials of individuals claiming to represent companies before engaging in any business transactions. He further directed the investigating team to conduct a thorough investigation into the case, ensure the arrest of all fleeing suspects, recover the proceeds of the alleged fraud, and prosecute all those found culpable in accordance with the law.


The suspect will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.


SP Tochukwu Ikenga

Police Public Relations Officer

Anambra State Police Command

Awka


14th July 2026

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