Police dismiss report of suspicious items dropped from helicopter in Anambra

By Vincent Ujumadu

AWKA — The Anambra State Police Command has allayed concerns after reports claimed a military helicopter had dropped unknown items in a bush between the Nimo and Adazi Nnukwu communities. Police officials confirmed that no suspicious objects were found in the area.

The command labeled the report a false security alert and urged residents to ignore unverified information that could cause panic.

In a statement, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) SP Tochukwu Ikenga said officers were dispatched to the site immediately after the report to verify the claim and assess the security situation.

Preliminary investigations, he said, showed the area remained peaceful and that no suspicious objects or security threats were discovered.

“Following the report, operatives of the command were immediately deployed to the area for verification and assessment.”

“So far, findings revealed that the alleged location remains calm, with no suspicious objects or any security concerns observed.”

“Normal activities continue within and around the area, while security operatives maintain routine surveillance to ensure public safety and sustain public confidence,” Ikenga stated.

Responding to the incident, Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Ikioye Orutugu, called the alert a false alarm and cautioned residents against spreading unverified information that could create unnecessary fear and undermine confidence in the state’s security system.

The commissioner reiterated the command’s commitment to proactive policing, intelligence‑led operations, and collaboration with other security agencies and community stakeholders to maintain peace and security across Anambra State.

He also advised residents to verify security‑related information through official channels and to report any suspicious activities promptly to the nearest police station or relevant security agencies.

Orutugu assured the public that the command would continue to monitor the area and other parts of the state to safeguard lives and property.