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ANAMBRA STATE CP ORDERS ARREST OF POLICE PATROL TEAM WHO ALLEGEDLY SHOT AND KILLED 24 YEAR OLD EBUKA ALONG OWERRI-ONITSHA ROAD.

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Some police officers in Anambra State have allegedly shot and killed a 24 year old man, simply identified as Ebuka. The incident, according to a Human Rights Activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, happened yesterday along Onitsha/Owerri Road, in Anambra State. Harrison said the officers involved are currently in hideout, adding that Ebuka was rushed to the hospital and confirmed dead. His body has been deposited at the mortuary.

24 year old Ebuka allegedly shot and Killed by Police Officers in Anambra
He called on the authorities, especially the office of the Inspector General of Police, IGP, and the Anambra State Police Command to identify the officers involved.

However the Anambra State Police Commissioner, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam, has ordered the immediate detention of some police officers in the state over the murder of an innocent civilian in Onitsha.

According the Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, SP Ikenga Tochukwu, in a statement issued to newsmen on Wednesday, CP Itam ordered the immediate detention of the members of the police patrol team along the Owerri Road, Onitsha, following an ongoing investigation into the murder of the victim.

The statement reads, “CP Itam orders detention of police patrol team members over the murder of an unsuspecting member of the public along Owerri Road, Onitsha“As preliminary investigation indicates among the patrol team, a police corporal the suspect in the act.

“The CP directs immediate transfer of the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department, (SCID), Awka, sues for calm and assures that the Command will ensure a thorough investigation into the case for justice to prevail.

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2Baba Cries Out For Help in Now Deleted Instagram Post

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This morning, 2Baba posted “Help Me” on his Instagram stories, but less than 20 minutes later, the message vanished.

For the past few days, his relationship with his current wife, Senator Natasha Osawaru, has been under serious scrutiny, as a series of public incidents have surfaced and fuelled widespread speculation about the state of their marriage.

His cry for help should not be taken lightly. But who will answer him?

Will it be his family, his close friends, or the entertainment industry that has benefited from his legendary career?

At this point, one thing is clear. The music icon seems to be calling for real support and those around him cannot afford to look away.

 

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BREAKING: Unknown Gunmen Attack Gov. Otti’s Advance Team In Imo, As Scores Were Kidnapped From A Bus Along Owerri-Road Road

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An advance team of Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, escaped unhurt after unidentified gunmen opened fire on their vehicle in the early hours of Tuesday, December 2, 2025, along the Umuowa–Ihite axis in Imo State.

The three-member team was en route to Sam Mbakwe Cargo Airport, Owerri, when the attack occurred shortly before the airport junction.

In a statement electronically signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, the Abia Government clarified that Governor Otti’s main convoy was not involved in the incident and was nowhere near the location at the time.

“The convoy of His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, was not attacked. No member of the advance team or any other person sustained injury, and no life was lost,” the statement stressed, urging the public to disregard rumours suggesting otherwise.

It was learned that Security agencies have been notified, and investigations are underway to identify and apprehend the assailants.

Meanwhile, a commercial bus plying along Owerri -Aba road towards the Ngor Okpala axis was attacked Monday and scores of passengers were feared kidnapped by yet-to-identify gunmen.

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Gunmen attack Ngige’s convoy in Anambra

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The convoy of former Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, was attacked by gunmen in Umuoji, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.

Ngige who confirmed the incident to newsmen, stated that he was not in the convoy when the attack occurred. He mentioned that several people were shot and injured.

“I was not in the convoy. I’m still alive and well. Those hoodlums have started again. I came to my state to relax, but what happened is unfortunate. I will go back to Abuja. But I assure those who did this, they will not go unpunished.” he said

The vehicles were reportedly returning from a mechanic workshop in Nkpor when the gunmen struck along the busy Umuoji–Nkpor Road leading to Alor, Ngige’s hometown.

According to Mr. Fred Chukwulobelu, Ngige’s former Special Adviser on Media, a policeman in the pilot car was shot, and the attackers, dressed in police and army uniforms, took away his gun and uniform.

He also confirmed that a woman filming the incident was fatally shot. He added that a shop owner who rushed out to see what was happening was also shot; he lost significant blood and is scheduled for surgery, but is expected to recover fully.

The pilot car was riddled with bullets, while the wounded escort leader has undergone surgery and is also expected to recover.

Meanwhile, the Anambra State Police Command said it has launched a state-wide manhunt for the perpetrators.

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