A Magistrate Court sitting in the Anambra State Capital, has remanded one Ekene Ukeh in Awka Correctional Centre over obstruction of an officer in the lawful execution of his duty.
The suspect was arraigned by the Anambra State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)
before the court on Tuesday, July, 28, 2026 for various offences, including assault and obstruction of an officer in the lawful execution of his duty contrary to section 351 and 197 of the criminal code law cap38 revised laws of Anambra state.
According to Commandant, Maku Olatunde, the NSCDC Anambra State Commandant, the Command took decisive action against the suspect who was arrested on Sunday, 26th July 2026, at about 1100hrs by the Anti-Vandalism Squad at Amansea, along the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, Awka.
The NSCDC boss stated that the suspect was intercepted while driving a truck allegedly laden with 45,000 litres of suspected adulterated Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). Instead of complying with the stop order, the suspect allegedly drove through NSCDC personnel, almost attempted running them over.
“The tanker was later intercepted at the Military Checkpoint, Amansea, following a hot chase. At the point of interception, the suspect resisted arrest and assaulted the Anti-Vandal personnel, hurling unprintable abuses at him before he was subdued and arrested,” Commandant Maku stated.
Commandant Maku condemned the attack on Corps personnel and reiterated that the NSCDC will not tolerate any form of assault or obstruction of its officers while carrying out lawful duties. He added that the prosecution of the suspect will serve as a deterrent to others.
