Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have arrested two suspected hard-drug dealers and recovered illicit substances valued at ₦6,200,000, as well as ₦598,400 in cash during a raid in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area.
The operation, carried out in the early hours of Monday, 11th August 2026, followed credible intelligence on the activities of suspected illicit drug dealers in the area. It was conducted by officers of the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu.
In a statement issued by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ikenga Tochukwu, the suspects were identified as Nzube Onyedikachukwu, alias “Onyeoma”, aged 47, and Ugochukwu Azia, aged 20.
A search of the suspected criminal hideout led to the recovery of large quantities of substances suspected to be Cannabis sativa, methamphetamine and other illicit drugs valued at ₦6.2 million. The sum of ₦598,400 was also recovered from the scene.
According to the statement, preliminary investigation indicates that the suspects are allegedly involved in the distribution of illicit drugs. The location was also allegedly being used as a gathering point by criminal elements after carrying out their operations. Some other suspected criminals reportedly fled upon sighting the police.
The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, said the operation was in furtherance of the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on sustained intelligence-led operations and the dismantling of criminal hideouts across the country.
CP Ama reiterated that the Command will sustain intelligence-led raids, targeted operations and proactive policing aimed at dismantling criminal hideouts and denying criminals safe havens within the state.
He urged residents, traditional institutions, community leaders and other stakeholders to continue supporting the Police with credible and timely information on suspicious persons, criminal activities and identified criminal hideouts.
The suspects are currently in police custody while investigation has commenced to establish the source and distribution network of the suspected illicit drugs, identify other persons connected to the operation, and ascertain the circumstances surrounding the cash recovered.
