Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have arrested four additional suspects over the murder of three Cameroonian nationals in the state.
The victims were reportedly kidnapped and killed in November 2025.
Their bodies were later dumped in a river in Anambra West Local Government Area. Days after, police recovered their decomposing bodies floating on the river.
The command had earlier arrested two suspects who assisted with information, leading to further investigation.
In a statement on Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Tochukwu Ikenga, said confessions from the two suspects in custody led to the arrest of four more suspects on February 13, 2026.
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“The Anambra State Police Command has arrested four additional suspects in connection with the murder of three Cameroonian nationals in the State,” the statement read.
“The suspects, all males, include the alleged Chief Priest of a shrine, Chukwuemeka Emmanuel, also known as ‘Ugoebenajah,’ aged 27 years, alongside Nwabunne Bright (27 years), Chinecherem Chiama (21 years) and Michael Ekwunife (38 years) respectively.
“The team also recovered two pump-action guns, one locally made Beretta pistol, one machete, assorted charms, expanded ammunition, 10 live cartridges and five live 9mm ammunition in Nando community, Anambra East Local Government Area.”
Ikenga said the operation was carried out by operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Awkuzu.
“This feat was recorded on February 13, 2026. Given the confession of the two earlier arrested suspects in custody, the Command Operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad Awkuzu swiftly mobilised to the identified shrine in Nando.
“On approaching the shrine, about 30 able-bodied men were observed gathered at the premises. Upon sighting the Police, the armed men opened fire on the operatives.
“The Police operatives responded professionally, engaging the armed men in a gun duel.
“While the prime suspect, Uchenna Mmaduamaka Nicholas, a native of Oroma Etiti Anam, escaped alongside other gang members with bullet wounds.
“Also, during the gun battle, one of the arrested armed suspects sustained a bullet injury on the thigh and was immediately taken to a hospital, where he is currently receiving medical treatment.”
He added that the arrested suspects are undergoing interrogation, while efforts continue to track down fleeing members of the gang.
“The Command reiterates its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all residents and urges members of the public to continue to provide useful information that will aid ongoing investigations.
“Further developments will be communicated in due course,” Ikenga said
