Anambra Police Arrest Two Brothers for Killing and Burying Their Sibling in Shallow Grave
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two brothers, Chidiebere Okeke and Emebo Ogochukwu, in connection with the murder of their sibling, Chibuzor Okeke, in Oko community, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The incident reportedly occurred after Chibuzor was accused of burglary and theft.
The State Commissioner of Police, Nnaghe Itam, revealed that Chidiebere and Emebo caught Chibuzor in the act and subsequently beat him mercilessly. As a result, Chibuzor fell unconscious and was rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. To cover up the crime, the suspects allegedly dug a shallow grave in their compound and buried their brother.
In addition to this tragic incident, the police disclosed that four children, allegedly stolen from their parents in Bauchi State and sold to individuals in Anambra, had been rescued. Four suspects, including an illegal foster mother, were arrested. The suspects confessed to their roles, and one of the children has been identified, with efforts underway to reunite them with their parents.
Commissioner Itam also provided updates on other significant police operations. A joint security operation led by the Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with the military, Civil Defence, and Anambra Vigilante operatives, dismantled a criminal camp in Nimo, Njikoka Local Government Area. The operation led to the destruction of several structures and the recovery of 19 unexploded Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), as well as injuries to fleeing suspects.
The Anti-Cultism Squad also raided a criminal hideout in Umunaga Village, Awka South Local Government Area, arresting two suspects, Okechukwu Chinwuko and Ezenwa Chinedu. Incriminating items, including a pump-action gun, live cartridges, and suspected hard drugs, were recovered. The police also rescued two female victims who had been sexually abused by the suspects.
Other notable successes reported by the police included the arrest of over 300 suspects, 15 convictions, and the rescue of 14 kidnapped victims. The command also recovered over 100 firearms, including 43 unexploded devices, and 2,937 rounds of ammunition. Additionally, 40 stolen vehicles and several motorcycles were recovered, and a notorious kidnapper named “Pablo,” who had been terrorizing Anambra, Enugu, and Delta states, was apprehended.
