Crime
Anambra Government Arrests Six Illegal Revenue Collectors
Anambra arrests six illegal revenue collectors in Ogbaru LGA for extorting residents and traders, enforcing Governor Soludo’s directive to end unauthorised levies
The Anambra State Government, through its Special Anti-Touting Squad, has arrested six illegal revenue collectors operating around the River Niger bridges and communities in Ogbaru Local Government Area.
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The suspects were apprehended at various locations during a coordinated operation triggered by intelligence and tip-offs from residents and victims, who reported being extorted under the guise of levies, the Managing Director of the Squad, Monday Nwokoye, said.
“The Special Anti-Touting Squad recorded another major breakthrough on Monday with the arrest of six notorious illegal collectors operating across Ogbaru and the Head Bridge axis,” Nwokoye said.
“The arrests align with Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s directive that there must be no more illegal cash collections in Anambra State.”
He added that all legitimate levies must be paid exclusively through the official state POS system to ensure transparency, proper documentation, and accountability.
Nwokoye warned that anyone caught collecting money from residents, commercial buses, tricycle operators, traders, or visitors without authorisation would face arrest and prosecution.
“Anambra is not a playground for touts. The state will continue to flush out illegal operators to protect investors and restore order in public spaces,” he stated.
This latest crackdown follows a similar operation on November 14, 2025, when seven illegal revenue collectors were apprehended across various communities, including Umueze Anam in Anambra West, Umueri in Anambra East, and Nkpor in Idemili North.
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The arrests stemmed from tip-offs, such as one incident where a tricycle operator was allegedly forced to pay N18,000 while transporting fish in Umueri.
Police dismiss officers Anthony Obodo case has been confirmed as the Rivers State Police Command dismissed three of its officers linked to the killing of a 22-year-old University of Port Harcourt graduate, Anthony Obodo.
The State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, disclosed this on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, while parading the three officers before journalists in Port Harcourt.
According to the command, the officers were linked to the incident that occurred last Thursday along Ada George in Port Harcourt, where Obodo was shot dead.
A member of the team, an inspector who fled after the shooting, has been declared a deserter.
CP Adepoju stated that the three arrested officers were subjected to an orderly room trial. Following the conclusion of the investigation and the establishment of their culpability, they have been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force and will be charged to court.
“I am here to provide updates on some serious incidents recently recorded in the state, including the investigation into the death of one Anthony A. Obodo… Following the conclusion of the investigation and the establishment of the culpability of the officers involved… the officers being paraded today have been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force and will be charged to court,” Adepoju said.
The commissioner noted that he understood the concerns of Obodo’s family and members of the public, adding that the Command has taken appropriate disciplinary action against the police personnel involved.
Obodo, a graduate of the University of Port Harcourt who was reportedly awaiting his NYSC call-up letter, was shot during a police pursuit.
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