CP ORUTUGU COMMENDS NNEWI COMMUNITY FOR ASSISTING THE POLICE IN THE ARREST OF ALLEGED SERIAL RAPIST AND MURDERER OF A 15-YEAR-OLD BOY IN UNUBI, NNEWI SOUTH LGA
Shows the Command’s willingness to continue to leverage on community support to apprehend suspects and identify unrepentant criminals in the State
The Commissioner of Police Anambra State CP Ikioye Orutugu fwc MNIPS PhD today 18th April 2025 commended the Nnewi community for their collaboration with the Police in apprehending an alleged serial rapist Chidiebere Mbene ‘m’ aged 33 years. The suspect is allegedly involved in the murder of one Nwokedi Michael Somtochukwu a 15-year-old boy in Unubi, Nnewi South Local Government Area on 15th April 2025. The suspect also allegedly raped the elder sister of the deceased before he fled the scene.
This development showcases the effectiveness of community policing and the importance of public cooperation in maintaining law and order.
To this end, the CP has directed the immediate transfer of the Case to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Awka, for a comprehensive investigation. He also notes the Command’s willingness to continue to leverage on community support to effectively apprehend suspects as well as identify unrepentant criminals in the State.
SP Tochukwu Ikenga
Police Public Relations Officer
Anambra State Police Command, Awka
18th April 2025
