Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Awka North Local Government Area

June 3, 2025

Two arrested for attacking soldiers, policemen, torching operational vehicle in Anambra

The police spokesperson described the attack as a deliberate act to test the will of security agencies and the country.

Anambra state
June 2, 2025

Anambra community pledges collaboration with police to tackle insecurity

“We will collaborate with the police and other security agencies to enhance safety and order in Achalla and Anambra state,” he said.

Police
February 11, 2023

Group says underreporting, ignorance fueling gender-based violence in Anambra

The group said ignorance about violence against women or the VAPP law was no longer an excuse, but a choice, and asked victims to report cases of abuse.

sexual assault
December 28, 2022

Court orders release of man held by police since December 14 without prosecution

The police arrested his client upon a petition by the community, but had held him in detention without prosecuting him since December 14, his attorney said.

IGP Usman Baba Alkali
October 1, 2022

NAPTIP rescues teenage nursing mother from human traffickers in Anambra

The victim, 16-year-old Chioma Obi, gave birth to her third child in an uncompleted building, where she was harboured by the trafficking syndicate.

NAPTIP
April 21, 2022

Awka leaders warn police of planned violent protest

“We do not want to be held responsible for anything untoward in Awka or in Amanuike. That is why we are making this public.”

Nigerian Police Force
January 28, 2021

Anambra: Man commits suicide after killing wife, son

The late hunter shot the wife with a single-barrel gun, burnt his house along with his son, and shot himself with the same gun.