Anambra: Police arrest suspect over alleged abduction, rape, others

Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have arrested a suspect in the early hours of 16 May 2026 in Awkuzu and Umudike Community, Awka, over alleged abduction, rape, and unlawful possession of a firearm.

The suspect, Okechukwu Chinweko, aged 30 years and popularly known as “Bullet,” was arrested by men of the command attached to the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, in the early hours of 16th May 2026.

Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Toochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this on Tuesday in a statement to newsmen in Awka, the state capital.

He said the officers, acting on credible information, “stormed an identified hideout in Umudike Community, Awka, and arrested one Okechukwu Chinweko, male, aged 30 years, popularly known as bullet,” over alleged involvement in a case of abduction, rape, and unlawful possession of firearm.”

According to him, the suspect’s arm had a tattoo inscription: “Bullet” boldly written.

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He stated that, “During the operation, the Operatives recovered one locally fabricated Beretta pistol and eight 9mm live ammunition.

The command’s spokesperson explained that, “Preliminary information reveals that the suspect was positively identified in connection with an incident that occurred on 2nd May 2026, where he allegedly abducted and raped a female victim before Police Operatives rescued her.”

“The victim was found with varying degrees of injuries on her body, while he fled the scene.”

The Anambra State Police Command reiterated its commitment to ensuring the safety of residents and bringing perpetrators of crime to justice, no matter how long it takes.

The case shall be charged to court at the conclusion of the investigative proceedings, Ikenga added.