{
  "id": 2342903,
  "title": "Police arrest four for murder of friend in Anambra over land fraud",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/police-arrest-four-for-murder-of-friend-in-anambra-over-land-fraud-2342903",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-21T09:08:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/police-arrest-four-for-murder-of-friend-in-anambra-over-land-fraud/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On August 18, 2026, the Anambra State Police Command announced the arrest of four individuals in connection with the murder of 56-year-old Kelechi Madu in Awkuzu, Oyi Local Government Area. The suspect, 32-year-old Ifeanyi Nwankwo, a close friend of the deceased, confessed to plotting the killing and hiring two others to carry it out. According to police spokesperson SP Tochukwu Ikenga, Nwankwo allegedly obtained money fraudulently from Madu under the pretext of helping him acquire land and then hired two others to murder him to conceal the fraudulent transaction and prevent the money from being discovered. Madu's wife had reported him missing on August 17 after he failed to return from a night out. Police, working with local vigilante groups and Madu's family, launched a search operation which led to the discovery of his body in a bush near Umuobi, Awkuzu, later that evening. The police investigation has intensified to identify and apprehend all those involved in the conspiracy and murder.",
  "summary": "Anambra State Police have arrested four suspects in connection with the murder of Kelechi Madu over a land fraud scheme. Discover the full details of the A Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-four-for-murder-of-friend-in-anambra-over-land-fraud/",
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        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Police arrest four for murder of friend in Anambra over land fraud",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/police-arrest-four-for-murder-of-friend-in-anambra-over-land-fraud",
        "published": "2026-08-21T08:54:48.000Z"
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/anambra-police-chief-summons-area-commander-dpos-over-onitsha-shooting",
        "published": "2026-08-21T10:02:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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