Sunday, February 15 2026 - The Anambra State Police Command has arrested additional four suspects over the m8rder of three Cameroonian women.
The spokesperson of the command, Tochukwu Ikenga, who
disclosed this in a statement on Monday, February 16, 2025 said the latest
arrest followed the confession of two suspects earlier arrested in connection
with the crime.
The victims, Bognou Alice, her niece, Sandra and one other
woman, were kidnapped on November 10, 2025 while on a business trip.
The abductors k!lled them after collecting ransom from their
families.
Bodies of Alice and Sandra were recovered from Omambala
River in Anambra West following an intensive search.
Ikenga identified the four suspects as Chukwuemeka Emmanuel,
popularly known as “Ugoebenajah,” who is alleged to be the Chief Priest of a
shrine; Nwabunne Bright, Chinecherem Chiama, and Michael Ekwunife.
According to the PPRO, the operation, which took place on
February 13, 2026 in Nando community, Anambra East Local Government Area of the
state, led to the recovery of weapons and assorted criminal charms.
"The Anambra State Police Command has arrested four
additional suspects in connection with the m8rder of three Cameroonian
nationals in the State” the statement read.
"The suspects, all males, include the alleged Chief
Priest of a shrine, Chukwuemeka Emmanuel, also known as “Ugoebenajah,” aged 27
years, alongside Nwabunne Bright (27 years), Chinecherem Chiama (21 years) and
Michael Ekwunife (38 years) respectively.
"The team also recovered two pump-action guns, one
locally made Beretta pistol, one machete, assorted charms, expanded ammunition,
ten live cartridges and five live 9mm ammunition in Nando community, Anambra
East Local Government Area.
"This feat was recorded on 13th February 2026. Given
the confession of the two earlier arrested suspects in custody, the Command
Operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad Awkuzu swiftly mobilised to the
identified shrine in Nando.
"On approaching the shrine, about thirty able-bodied
men were observed gathered at the premises.
"Upon sighting the Police, the armed men opened fire on
the operatives.
"The Police operatives responded professionally,
engaging the armed men in a gun duel. While the prime suspect, Uchenna
Mmaduamaka Nicholas, a native of Oroma Etiti Anam escaped alongside other gang
members with bullet wounds.
"Also during the gun battle, one of the arrested armed
suspects sustained a bullet injury on the thigh and was immediately taken to a
hospital where he is currently receiving medical treatment.
"The arrested suspects are currently undergoing
interrogation, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing members of
the criminal gang.
The Command reiterates its commitment to ensuring the safety
and security of all residents and urges members of the public to continue to
provide useful information that will aid ongoing investigations.
“Further developments will be communicated in due
course.”
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