Matilda Omonaiye
The Police in Anambra have confirmed the recovery of two female bodies believed to be among three Cameroonian women reportedly kidnapped in the state.
According to police authorities, the bodies were found in the Omambala River, Anambra West Local Government Area of the state.
In a statement released on Saturday, the spokesman for Anambra Police Command, SP Ikenga Tochukwu, says the discovery followed intensive search operations conducted on Friday evening by operatives from the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, in collaboration with professional divers and local volunteers.
Ikenga added that both bodies had been deposited in a mortuary for further examination and necessary investigative procedures.
The statement reads in part, “The Anambra State Police Command wishes to update the public on the ongoing investigation into the alleged kidnapping of three Cameroonian women in the state.
“Recall that police investigators had earlier arrested two suspects: Nonso Augustine Akpeh and Kingsley Akpeh, who are currently assisting operatives with vital information.
“In continuation of these efforts, on the evening of 28th November 2025, police operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, working in collaboration with professional river divers and local volunteers, conducted an intensive search along the Omambala River in Anambra West Local Government Area.
“During the operation, the team recovered two female decomposed bodies believed to be victims of the kidnapping incident. The operatives immediately contacted the family of the kidnapped victims, who positively identified the recovered bodies as his wife, Mrs. Bognou Alice and his niece Miss Sandra.
“Both bodies have been deposited in a mortuary for further examination and necessary investigative procedures.”
According to Ikenga, the Commissioner of Police (CP) Ikioye Orutugu, while extending condolences to the bereaved family and friends, ordered intensified search efforts to recover the remaining missing victim.
“The CP has also directed all units involved to strengthen operational activities aimed at apprehending the third suspect, Uchenna Nicholas Mmadu, who is currently on the run, to ensure he faces the full weight of the law.
“The Commissioner further reassures the public of the command’s unwavering commitment to protecting lives, maintaining security, and delivering justice,” the police stated.