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Suspect arrested over possession of firearms, threat to destroy police formation

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested one Oluchukwu Anyaoku, following the emergence of a viral online video in which the suspect was allegedly issuing threats of violence and vowing to destroy all police formations in Obosi, Idemili North LGA.

The Police Operatives attached to the Obosi Division on 2nd December 2025 acted immediately after intercepting 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.

Meanwhile, preliminary observations indicate that the suspect may require professional medical evaluation, and appropriate procedures are being followed in this regard.

To this end, the Case is being transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Awka for a comprehensive investigation and review of available information already obtained about the incident.

SP Ikenga Tochukwu
Police Public Relations Officer
Anambra State Police Command

3rd December 2025

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