ANAMBRA, Nigeria – In a case shrouded with intrigue and deception, a corps member serving as an IT consultant to the Anambra State Police Command has been declared wanted for crimes ranging from impersonation to money laundering.
Nnamdi Emeh, who was attached to the Rapid Response Squad, RRS, Awkuzu, allegedly made away with a staggering N47 million stolen from a suspect’s account, raising concerns about the safety and integrity of the force’s information systems.
Emeh’s alleged criminal activities include impersonation, claiming to hold the rank of an assistant superintendent of police, illegally possessing arms, and money laundering. He is also suspected of using his IT skills and insider knowledge to expose purported nefarious activities of some police officers in the state, operating under the guise of an anonymous blogger.
In a press conference on Thursday, April 28, 2023, Tochukwu Ikenga, the spokesperson for the Anambra State Police Command, disclosed that Emeh, who had been on the run, was arrested in Benin Republic last month.
“Also, recall the command on 20th February 2023, declared one Emeh Nnamdi Daniel, 26 years old and a youth corps member serving in the police command, wanted on allegations of unlawful possession of firearms, money laundering, defamation of character, fraud, and impersonation,” Ikenga said.
Ikenga also revealed that Emeh had hacked into the account of one Mr. Chibuike Martins Ekwueme, and fraudulently transferred a total sum of N47 million to 14 different accounts owned by him.
The startling revelation has sent shockwaves through the state, with many questioning the ease with which such a massive fraud could be perpetrated within the police system.
The suspect is currently in police custody and the case has been transferred to the Federal High Court for further proceedings. The command urged the public to remain confident in their abilities, promising that justice would be served.
