Suspected Biafra Secessionist Member Arrested with 2 Guns, 29 Live Cartridges in Anambra

By Praise Chinecherem

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a suspected member of a proscribed Secessionists Group in Ihiala.

Police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga who disclosed this on Friday said the suspect was apprehended by Police operatives attached to Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu.

He said 2 pump-action firearms and 29 live cartridges were recovered from the suspect who confessed operating from criminal camp located in Ogbaru Local government area.

He said, “Following an early morning intelligence-led operation on November 20, 2025, Police operatives attached to Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu apprehended one Friday Nnamdi Anyikame, male, 25 years, in Ihiala and recovered 2 (two) pump-action firearms and 29 (twenty-nine) live cartridges.

“During interrogation, the suspect confessed to being an active member of an armed group and revealed that he operates from a criminal camp located in Ogbaru LGA.

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu while commending the operatives for their swift and coordinated response, ordered immediate intensification of security surveillance and targeted raid operations across the State.

“He further assured residents that the Command is already closing in on other fleeing members of the gang and is determined to dismantle their criminal network in Anambra.

“The CP urges Ndi Anambra to remain vigilant and continue to support the Police with timely and actionable information that will aid ongoing security operations.”