December 3, 2025
The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed that it has taken into custody one Oluchukwu Anyaoku, who was seen in a viral video allegedly threatening to destroy police formations in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Wednesday in Awka. Ikenga said the arrest followed the circulation of an online clip in which the suspect issued violent threats and vowed to attack all police facilities in the area.
According to the statement, operatives attached to the Obosi Division acted promptly on December 2 after reviewing 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.
“Preliminary observations indicate that the suspect may require professional medical evaluation, and appropriate procedures are being followed in this regard,” he said.
Ikenga added that the case would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Awka, for full investigation and further review of all information obtained so far. The Police Command has confirmed that all necessary protocols are being observed as the inquiry progresses.
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