RULAAC raises the alarm over missing gateman, decries continued detention of master, others
A human rights advocacy group, the Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre, RULAAC, has raised the alarm over the whereabouts of a gateman shot by operatives of the Anambra State Police Command during an attempt to arrest his boss, Mr Jude Nwoye Anokwu. The group said the gateman, who was shot at Anokwu's home […] RULAAC raises the alarm over missing gateman, decries continued detention of…
The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has expressed concern over the missing gateman who was shot by Anambra State Police Command operatives during an arrest attempt. The gateman was shot on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at his boss's residence in Udezu Village, Achalla, Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State. RULAAC, in a press release, called for intervention regarding the detention of the arrested individuals and demanded information on the whereabouts of the missing gateman.
According to RULAAC's Executive Director, Mr. Okechukwu Nwanguma, more than 48 hours have passed since the arrest, which violates Section 35(4)-(5) of the Constitution. This section mandates that an arrested individual must be presented before a court within 24 hours in most cases, or 48 hours in other circumstances. Continued detention beyond these limits without a valid court order would be a violation of constitutional rights.
Nwanguma revealed that the conflict leading to the incident dates back to July 2025, when Anokwu was violently arrested and assaulted in connection with a family land dispute. He was then transported to Lagos's Zone 2 Command, where he faced serious security-related allegations. Anokwu was eventually released following RULAAC's intervention.
The group expressed worry that the current arrest might be a result of similar criminal and security processes being used to pursue private interests in a land dispute. RULAAC has requested an impartial investigation based solely on credible evidence, without any influence from interested parties. They also informed that the gateman was shot by police operatives during the arrest operation, and his current location remains unknown.
Nwanguma emphasized the need for the police command to establish where he is, provide immediate medical attention, and investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
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