Onitsha crime news

Onitsha, a city in Anambra State, Nigeria, has been in the news for various crime-related incidents in recent times. Here are some of the notable crime news reports from Onitsha:

  1. Armed Robbery: On January 10, 2022, a gang of armed robbers attacked a commercial bank in Onitsha, carting away an undisclosed amount of cash. The robbers, who were said to be heavily armed, stormed the bank around 2 pm and made away with the loot.
  2. Kidnapping: On December 20, 2021, a businessman was kidnapped by unknown gunmen in Onitsha. The victim, who was identified as Mr. Chukwuemeka Nwosu, was said to have been abducted while on his way to his office.
  3. Murder: On November 15, 2021, a 35-year-old man was found dead in a bush in Onitsha. The victim, who was identified as Mr. Chukwuma Okoro, was said to have been murdered by unknown assailants.
  4. Armed Bandits: On October 25, 2021, a group of armed bandits attacked a community in Onitsha, killing one person and injuring several others. The bandits, who were said to be on motorcycles, stormed the community around 10 pm and opened fire on residents.
  5. Raid on Illegal Refineries: On September 20, 2021, the Nigerian Army raided an illegal oil refinery in Onitsha, destroying several illegal refining facilities and arresting several suspects. The operation was carried out in collaboration with the Nigerian Navy and the Department of State Services (DSS).
  6. Armed Robbery: On August 15, 2021, a gang of armed robbers attacked a filling station in Onitsha, carting away an undisclosed amount of cash and other valuables. The robbers, who were said to be heavily armed, stormed the filling station around 2 am and made away with the loot.
  7. Kidnapping: On July 25, 2021, a 25-year-old woman was kidnapped by unknown gunmen in Onitsha. The victim, who was identified as Miss Chinaza Nwosu, was said to have been abducted while on her way to work.
  8. Murder: On June 20, 2021, a 40-year-old man was found dead in a hotel room in Onitsha. The victim, who was identified as Mr. Chukwudi Nwosu, was said to have been murdered by unknown assailants.
  9. Armed Robbery: On May 15, 2021, a gang of armed robbers attacked a commercial bus in Onitsha, carting away an undisclosed amount of cash and other valuables. The robbers, who were said to be heavily armed, stormed the bus around 2 pm and made away with the loot.
  10. Raid on Illegal Arms Dealers: On April 25, 2021, the Nigerian Army raided an illegal arms dealership in Onitsha, arresting several suspects and recovering several arms and ammunition. The operation was carried out in collaboration with the Nigerian Police Force and the DSS.

These are just a few examples of the crime news reports from Onitsha. It's worth noting that crime is a serious issue in many parts of Nigeria, and Onitsha is no exception. However, it's also important to note that the Nigerian authorities are working to combat crime and ensure the safety and security of citizens.