Pandemonium at Onitsha Head Bridge as policeman shoots trader over N5,000 bribe

Anambra CP orders probe into shooting of Onitsha traders

By Nwabueze Okonkwo ONITSHA — The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, has ordered a thorough and impartial investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting of two traders by policemen attached to the Bridge Head Police Division in Onitsha on Wednesday. The victims, who sustained gunshot injuries to their legs and […] The post Anambra CP orders probe into shooting of Onitsha traders appeared first on Van…

Two shot as police attempt to arrest suspects in Anambra

Two persons were shot and injured during an attempted arrest by police at River Niger Head Bridge, Onitsha, Anambra. Police confirm investigation is underw Read More: https://punchng.com/two-shot-as-police-attempt-to-arrest-suspects-in-anambra/

Pandemonium at Onitsha Head Bridge as policeman shoots trader over N5,000 bribe

There was pandemonium in Onitsha on Wednesday at the River Niger Head Bridge, after a policeman allegedly shot a trader over argument resulting from payment of N5,000 bribe. Though the allegation could not be immediately verified, sources said the man was pushing pharmaceutical products in a wheelbarrow to a motor park in attempt to waybill them to a customer when the incident happened. The shooting caused traders to block the road in protest, l…

Protesters Block Roads in Onitsha, Police Commissioner Intervenes, Appeals for Calm After Officer Reportedly Shot Road Users

By Izunna Okafor, Awka What could be best described as tension reportedly erupted around the Onitsha Head Bridge in Anambra State on Wednesday following a confrontation between police operatives and some members of the public which left some victims with gunshot injuries and triggered a protest that disrupted traffic along the ever-busy expressway. The incident, […] The post Protesters Block Roads in Onitsha, Police Commissioner Intervenes, Appe…

Chaos in Onitsha as traders block expressway over alleged police shooting

Tension has reportedly erupted around Ogbogwu Junction in Onitsha, Anambra State, after a police officer allegedly shot a young trader who was said to be delivering a package for waybilling. Following the incident, traders and The post Chaos in Onitsha as traders block expressway over alleged police shooting appeared first on Gistlover.

Onitsha Head Bridge Incident: Anambra CP Orders Investigation, Pledges Medical Support for Victims — Akelicious

The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Nnanna Oji, psc, minps, has ordered a thorough and impartial investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident at the Onitsha Head Bridge that led to the discharge of a firearm and left victims injured. Addressing the crowd in Onitsha on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, CP Oji said the immediate priority of the Police Command was to ensure that the victims receive adequate medical attention and…