Police Uncover, Disrupt Food Supply Network for Secessionist Group, Arrest 2 in Anambra

By Praise Chinecherem

Police in Anambra state have arrested two persons suspected to be members of the syndicate responsible for providing food and other essential logistics to a criminal group linked to secessionist activities within a camp located around Orsumoghu and Aguluezechukwu in Ihiala and Aguata local government area of the state.

Command’s spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga who disclosed this on Friday said the suspects were arrested by Police-Led Joint Security Team comprising Operatives from Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu and Agunechemba following a tip-off.

He said one Type 06 rifle with ten rounds of live ammunition, two pump-action guns, and twenty live cartridges were recovered from them.

He said, “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.

“The suspects 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 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.”