Police shoot two in Onitsha over alleged resistance to arrest

By Chimaobi Nwaiwu NNEWI — There was pandemonium on Wednesday at the Bridge Head area of Onitsha, Anambra State, following the alleged shooting of two persons by policemen at the popular Ogbogwu Market Junction. The incident reportedly caused a blockade of the Onitsha end of th...

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August 19, 2026 · 18:01 · 5 min read

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