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Police declare cop wanted for murder

Mr Ikenga said anyone with information about the whereabouts of Mr Omadefu should contact the police.

• February 6, 2024
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The Police Command in Anambra State has declared one Inspector Audu Omadefu with force number, AP No.362178, wanted for murder.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, stated this in a statement in Awka on Tuesday.

Mr Ikenga said that the command urged any member of the public who saw the fugitive or has information on his whereabouts to report to the nearest police station.

He said that members of the public could also call the command control room number 07039194332 or the PPRO on 08039334002.

The command assured the public that any information given in this regard shall be treated with utmost confidentiality.

(NAN)

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