Anambra police arrest four over murder, child abuse

• Command hails residents for exposing criminal activities

The Anambra State Police Command commends residents of the State for their vigilance, cooperation and timely provision of information that continues to aid Police and other security agencies in exposing criminal activities and apprehending offenders.

In separate disturbing incidents trending on social media, of exhumation of a corpse in Nkpor and a 10-year old boy inflicted with various serious degree of injuries all over his body, the Command has taken into custody four suspects under investigation linked to the offences respectively.

The first suspect in custody, Ifechukwu Okechukwu ‘M’ aged 33 years is being investigated for the alleged murder and secret burial of his 23-year old girlfriend. The Case was reported following credible information received from concerned members of the public, leading to the suspect’s arrest.

Police Operatives attached to State Criminal Investigation Department have taken over the Case and commenced detailed inquiries to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident and ensure that justice is served.

In another separate Case, three suspects are in custody for various offences. They include: Chukwudi Chukwuyere ‘M’ aged 40 years, Chisom Chukwuyere ‘F’ aged 30 years and Arum Goodluck ‘M’ aged 16 years respectively.

Their arrest followed the the alleged serious abuse of a 10-year old boy in Odume Layout, Isiowulu. During interrogation, Mrs Chisom confessed to having used burning plastic to inflict burns on the victim.

The victim has been provided with the necessary care and support, while the Police Operatives are diligently gathering evidence to facilitate prosecution.

The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu, fwc, mnips, PhD reassures residents that the Command remains committed to protecting lives and property, enforcing the law, and ensuring that perpetrators of crimes are brought to justice.

The CP urged members of the public to continue supporting the Police and other security agencies by reporting suspicious activities and criminal conducts through the Command’s emergency lines and the nearest Police Station.

SP Tochukwu Ikenga
Police Public Relations Officer
Anambra State Police Command, Awka

15th June, 2026