{
  "id": 6183870,
  "title": "Police deny demanding ₦600,000 for suspect’s release in Anambra",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/police-deny-demanding-600-000-for-suspects-release-in-anambra-6183870",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-07T22:56:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/police-deny-demanding-%e2%82%a6600000-for-suspects-release-in-anambra/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Anambra State Police Command has refuted claims that it demanded ₦600,000 from the sister of a wanted suspect for her release, stating that the woman, named Ms Nwosu Chikamso Jennifer, was arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into cult-related killings in Awka. The command clarified the situation in a statement, pointing out that Jennifer was arrested on August 31, 2026, not solely due to her relationship with the suspect, Nwosu Kenechukwu, who remains a person of interest in the investigation. The command denied any monetary demands for Jennifer's release, insisting that she was granted bail after agreeing to assist in the search for her brother. The statement emphasized the importance of verifying such allegations with the appropriate authorities and reaffirmed the police's commitment to the rule of law and professional policing.",
  "summary": "Anambra State Police Command denies demanding N600,000 for a suspect’s sister’s release, clarifying her arrest was for aiding a cult-related investigation. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-deny-demanding-%e2%82%a6600000-for-suspects-release-in-anambra/",
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        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Police deny demanding ₦600,000 for suspect’s release in Anambra",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/police-deny-demanding-600-000-for-suspects-release-in-anambra",
        "published": "2026-09-07T22:26:34.000Z"
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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."
}