‎POLICE ARREST MAN EXTORTING TRADERS, FAMILIES IN ANAMBRA

‎The Anambra State Police Command has arrested one Bernard
Odinchefu, a 62-year-old male suspect and alleged informant of a
secessionist group, said to be anchoring a major extortion network
operating in parts of the Ihiala Local Government Area of the state.
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‎It was gathered that the suspect is in charge of the collection of illegal
levies from traders in Isseke and Orsumoghu communities, where he
collects ₦10,000 and above monthly from each trader and ₦100,000
and above from families conducting burial ceremonies.
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‎In a statement today, the spokesman for the Anambra State Police
Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the suspect remits the illegal
proceeds to his commander in a terrorist camp.
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‎Ikenga added that he was arrested by police operatives attached to
Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, on Wednesday.
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‎He emphasised that the arrest is part of the ongoing efforts to rid the
State of elements exploiting innocent citizens under the guise of
agitation.