Anambra: Police arrest 48-year-old woman with N12m in cash
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 48-year-old woman after she was allegedly found with N12 million in cash during a stop-and-search operation along the Nkpor–Idiani–Abatete Road. According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, the suspect, identified as Mrs Chinwe Okonkwo, an indigene of Imo State, was arrested at about 1:24 p.m. on Saturday, August […] Anambra: Police arrest…
The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended a 48-year-old woman, Mrs Chinwe Okonkwo, following an alleged discovery of N12 million cash during a routine stop-and-search operation along the Nkpor–Idiani–Abatete Road. Security analyst Zagazola Makama disclosed that Okonkwo, a resident of Imo State, was apprehended at approximately 1:24 p.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2026.
Personnel from the Safer Highway team intercepted Okonkwo during their regular patrols, and subsequently found the substantial amount of cash in her possession. When questioned, Okonkwo failed to provide a convincing explanation regarding the origin of the funds. The recovered currency was registered as evidence, while Okonkwo was subsequently transported to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Awka.
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