The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two persons over the disappearance of a 33 years old woman in the Oraifite area of the state.

The woman reportedly disappeared about three months ago.

The state police command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga said the arrests followed the transfer of the matter from Oraifite in Ekwusigo Local Government Area to the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID.

The police spokesman, in a statement made available to journalists on Wednesday, said, “We successfully uncovered the circumstances surrounding the disappearance and murder of a 33-year old woman and arrested two suspects in connection with the crime in Oraifite.

“The suspects all males include: Thankgod Ikechukwu Ikwugwara 26 years old and Makuochukwu Uzoigwe 20 years old respectively.

“The Case originated on 13th March, 2026, when the deceased’s mother reported her missing at the Oraifite Divisional Police Headquarters. The following day, 14th March, 2026, the lifeless body of an unidentified female was discovered inside a culvert near Jesus Bus Stop, Oraifite. The deceased’s father later identified the body as that of his missing daughter.

“Following the transfer of the Case to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Awka for a comprehensive investigation, the Operatives leveraging on intelligence and digital forensic leads through sustained efforts eventually arrested the two suspects on 6th June, 2026.”

Ikenga said the suspects have confessed to the crime, with one of the suspects saying he was in a relationship with the victim, and responsible for murdering her.

He said: “During interrogation, the principal suspect, Thankgod Ikechukwu Ikwugwara, confessed to the murder. He stated that he had been in a relationship with the deceased for about three years and claimed he was unaware that she was married. He further alleged that after a disagreement with the deceased’s husband, he developed a strange illness which affected his sight and, out of resentment, plotted the attack.

“The suspect further confessed that on 13th March, 2026, he lured the deceased to his residence under the guise of seeking help due to illness. Upon her arrival, he and the second suspect allegedly attacked her with a machete, resulting in her death. The suspects subsequently disposed of the body in a culvert near Jesus Bus Stop, Oraifite, in the early hours of the following day.

“Both suspects have confessed to their involvement in the crime and will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.”

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a medical doctor, a traditional birth attendant and the parents of a newborn baby over the alleged sale of the infant for N2.5 million in Lagos.

Police investigations revealed that the 28-year-old mother and her boyfriend allegedly decided against keeping the child after birth and began searching for individuals who could facilitate the sale of the baby.

The couple was reportedly connected to a prospective buyer in the Ikorodu area through intermediaries involved in the arrangement.

According to findings, the pregnant woman was initially taken to a traditional birth attendant for delivery before complications developed during labour.

The situation reportedly forced her transfer to a private hospital in Ikorodu, where a medical doctor, identified as the principal suspect in the case, carried out a Caesarean section that saved both the mother and the newborn.

Investigators alleged that arrangements for the sale of the child were concluded shortly after delivery within the hospital premises.

The baby was subsequently handed over to an unidentified buyer after the payment of N2.5 million, while the suspected buyer remains at large.

The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Fatai Tijani, directed that the matter be transferred from Area E Command, Festac, to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation.

The case, involving allegations of conspiracy, child stealing and human trafficking, is currently being handled by the Anti-Human Trafficking/Gender Unit of the SCID under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner of Police Dayo Akinbisehin.

The Akwa Ibom State Police command says it has arraigned one Akaninyene Udo, popularly known as ‘AK Philo’, for allegedly spreading misleading security information.

Udo, a social media influencer, was reported to have posted a threatening message with an image of an armed bandit captioned “Eket get ready for us.”

Addressing journalists in Uyo on Wednesday, the Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Azare, disclosed that after investigations, the suspect was charged and subsequently detained in a correctional centre.

CP Azare emphasized that creating, publishing or spreading false security alerts and deceptive information that could cause public alarm is a criminal offense, stressing that  those found culpable would face legal action.

The commissioner also said operatives of the command have re-arrested a suspected receiver and distributor of stolen phones, one Musa Idris, with 34 assorted android phones linked to robbery within and outside the state.

He disclosed that the suspected receiver was arrested along Calabar–Itu Road axis following credible intelligence, adding that investigations have revealed that the suspect had previously been arrested in October 2025 for offences relating to armed robbery and possession of over 200 Android phones suspected to be stolen.

The CP added that the command has commenced the clampdown on vehicles registration regulations in the state.