Police hold man over threat to destroy station in Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command says it has taken into custody one Oluchukwu Anyaoku, who was seen in a viral video threatening to destroy police formations in Obosi, Idemili North LGA. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Wednesday in Awka. He said operatives attached to the Obosi Division […]

The Anambra State Police Command says it has taken into custody one Oluchukwu Anyaoku, who was seen in a viral video threatening to destroy police formations in Obosi, Idemili North LGA.

The Command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Wednesday in Awka.

He said operatives attached to the Obosi Division arrested the suspect on December 2 after intercepting the video online.

“The suspect was traced, arrested and taken into custody for questioning. A firearm and a cutlass were recovered from him,” Ikenga said.

He added that preliminary observations suggested the suspect might require professional medical evaluation, and that appropriate procedures were underway.

Ikenga said the case had been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Awka, for comprehensive investigation. (NAN)