Anambra Police Debunks Viral Video, Labels It ‘Mischief Makers’ Plot to Evade Justice
By Onwe Wisdom|Pan Afric Reporters
The Anambra State Police Command has dismissed a viral video circulating on social media accusing its officers of breaching arrest protocols, describing it as a deliberate attempt to tarnish the Command’s reputation.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the video was “the handiwork of mischief makers” and was deliberately recorded and shared with bloggers by suspects seeking to evade justice.
According to the Command, State Intelligence Operatives, acting on credible intelligence, raided a compound at Ifite, Awka, believed to be a hideout for suspected internet fraudsters and cultists. Upon arrival, the suspects allegedly resisted arrest, locked themselves inside, and demanded proper identification from the officers.
SP Ikenga stated that the operatives complied with all legal requirements, serving arraignment notices and later granting the suspects bail to complete necessary court procedures, in line with the 48-hour custody limit stipulated by law.
The suspects scheduled for arraignment include Chiemerie Chukwuma, Makuochukwu Ikegwuonu, Okeke Uzochukwu, Uchendu Precious Ikenna, Uchenna Mmaduachi Emmanuel, Arinze Duruma, Ugochukwu Isreal, and Emmanuel Chimuanya.
While reacting to allegations of monetary demands for bail, the Command assured that an investigation would be launched and urged anyone with credible evidence to come forward.
Reaffirming its dedication to professionalism and transparency, the Command warned that anyone attempting to mislead the public or obstruct law enforcement would “face the full weight of the law.”
