The Anambra State Police Command led security team has disrupted a major supply network of food and other logistics for a secessionist-linked criminal group and arrested two suspects.

 

The spokesperson of the command, SP Ikenga Tochukwu, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday, December 12, 2025 said the suspects, Mmadubuchi Ike and Chinonso Izunobi, are involved in the m8rder of a youth leader popularly known as “Biggy” in Ukpor as well as series of kidnapping incidents across the state.

 

According to the PPRO, operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu and Agunechemba Unit, acting on credible intelligence in the early hours of December 11, arrested the suspects at a hideout near Orsumoghu and Aguluezechukwu.

 

Operatives recovered firearms ammunition and live cartridges from the suspects.

 

“The Police-Led Joint Security Team comprising Operatives from Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu and Agunechemba, acting on credible intelligence in the early hours of 11th December 2025, arrested two suspects, who are members of the syndicate responsible for providing food and other essential logistics to a criminal group linked to secessionist activities within the Camp located around Orsumoghu and Aguluezechukwu.

 

“The Operatives also recovered one (1) Type 06 rifle with ten (10) rounds of live ammunition, two (2) pump-action guns, and twenty (20) live cartridges.

 

“The suspects include Mmadubuchi Ike ‘M’, 28 years old and Chinonso Izunobi ‘M’, 34 years old respectively. Upon interrogation, information linked the suspects’ involvement in serious offences, including the murder of a youth leader popularly known as “Biggy” in Ukpor and series of kidnapping incidents across the State.

 

“To this end, the Commissioner of Police CP Ikioye Orutugu fwc mnips PhD assures the public that intensive investigation is ongoing to identify and apprehend additional members of the syndicate now at large.

 

“The Command remains fully committed to ensuring the safety and security of all communities across the State, especially during this festive period.”