Operatives Arrest Armed Suspect Who Threated to Bomb Police Facilities in Anambra

By Praise Chinecherem

OPERATIVES of the Anambra Police Command have arrested a suspect, Mr. Oluchukwu Anyaoku for allegedly threatening to destroy police facilities in Obosi, Idemili North local government area of the state.

Command’s spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga who disclosed this on Wednesday said the arrest followed emergence of a viral online video containing the threats.

Ikenga further disclosed that firearm and a cutlass were recovered from the suspect who had been taken into custody for questioning.

He said, “The Anambra State Police Command has arrested one Oluchukwu Anyaoku, following the emergence of a viral online video in which the suspect was allegedly issuing threats of violence and vowing to destroy all police formations in Obosi, Idemili North LGA.

“The Police Operatives attached to the Obosi Division on 2nd December 2025 acted immediately after intercepting the video.

“The suspect was traced, arrested and taken into custody for questioning. The operatives also recovered a firearm and a cutlass in his possession.

“Meanwhile, preliminary observations indicate that the suspect may require professional medical evaluation, and appropriate procedures are being followed in this regard.

“To this end, the case is being transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Awka for a comprehensive investigation and review of available information already obtained about the incident.”