The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old suspect, Chigbo Umeugokwe of Umuezeiyi Village, Achina, following a coordinated effort between operatives of the State CID Gender Unit, Awka, and the local community security outfit.
According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ikenga Tochukwu, Umeugokwe was arrested on 11th November 2025 over his alleged invasion of a shop in Achina on 29th October 2025, where he reportedly wielded a locally made single-barrel gun and a small axe.
”Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command attached to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Gender unit, Awka with the assistance of the local community security outfit arrested one Chigbo Umeugokwe, male, 20 years old, of Umuezeiyi Village, Achina, Aguata LGA, on 11th November 2025.
”The suspect allegedly invaded a shop in the same community, on 29th October 2025 with a locally made single- barrel gun and a small axe. He was said to have worn a red polo shirt which he fashioned into a face mask and abducted a 13-year old girl, took her to a nearby bush where he forcefully had unlawful carnal knowledge of her. The suspect also allegedly carted away the sum of ₦30,000 from the shop,” SP Tochukwu stated.
He disclosed that the suspect has already made a voluntary confessional statement, adding that items recovered from him include, a locally made single-barrel gun, a small axe, and the red polo shirt he allegedly used as a face mask.
According to him, the suspect would be arraigned inline with the Command’s commitment to justice.
“He will be arraigned in court on Wednesday, 19th November 2025, in line with the Command’s unwavering commitment to ensuring justice for the victim and holding offenders accountable,” Tochukwu stated.
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