4 Suspects Arrested Over Alleged Plot to Murder Landowner,Take Over Property in Anambra
Four suspects have been arrested over an alleged plot to murder a landowner in Ukwulu, Dunukofia Local Government Area of Anambra State, and unlawfully take over his landed properties.
Dangerous weapons, including two firearms and live ammunition, were also recovered during the operation.
The suspects were identified as Obiora Nwankwo, 38; Chiadikobi Okoye, 36; Emmanuel Mboko, 42; and Ifeanyi Obi, 37.
According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer of the Anambra State Police Command, SP Ikenga Tochukwu, the suspects were arrested at different locations in Ukwulu and Amichi following intelligence-led operations by security operatives.
Ikenga said the Anambra State Police Command uncovered the alleged plot to murder the citizen and unlawfully take over his landed properties following strategic intelligence efforts initiated by the Commissioner of Police, CP Nnanna Oji Ama.
He said the breakthrough was recorded on the evening of August 12, 2026, when operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Awkuzu, in collaboration with Agunechemba security personnel attached to Amichi, Nnewi, acted on credible intelligence and swiftly moved to disrupt the alleged criminal operation.
During the operation, he said, two firearms and live ammunition were recovered from the suspects.
According to Ikenga, preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects were allegedly linked to a plot to murder the victim and subsequently take possession of his landed properties.
He added that the Command was conducting a thorough investigation to establish the full circumstances surrounding the alleged conspiracy, identify other individuals who may be connected to the plot, and determine the specific roles allegedly played by each of the arrested suspects.
“The suspects are currently in police custody and will be made to face the full weight of the law upon the conclusion of investigations, the police spokesperson said.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, said the successful operation demonstrates the importance of the Command’s renewed intelligence-led policing strategy, which is aimed at detecting criminal threats at an early stage, disrupting planned attacks, and preventing the loss of lives and property.
The Commissioner further reiterated the Command’s commitment to strengthening intelligence gathering and proactive policing across the state to prevent violent crimes and protect residents and their property.
