The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has raised concerns over the whereabouts and legal status of Ms. Nwosu Chikamso Jennifer, following her reported return to the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Awkuzu, Anambra State.
RULAAC said Nwosu had earlier contacted the organisation after she was arrested during police efforts to locate her brother, who is reportedly wanted in connection with an ongoing criminal investigation.
According to the rights group, Nwosu alleged that she was detained for four days and subsequently released after ₦600,000 was allegedly paid as administrative bail.
However, the Anambra State Police Command has denied demanding or collecting the alleged ₦600,000, describing the claim as an attempt to distract investigators from an ongoing investigation. The command has maintained that Nwosu’s arrest and release were connected to the investigation and not simply because she is the sister of a wanted suspect.
RULAAC Executive Director, Okechukwu Nwanguma, said the organisation had written evidence in which Nwosu reportedly stated that the money was paid before her release.
The rights group further alleged that Nwosu was directed to report back to RRS Awkuzu on September 7, 2026.
RULAAC said she informed the organisation that she intended to return to the station with her lawyer and expressed concern that she could be detained again or subjected to further demands for money.
The organisation said it has been unable to reach her since she reportedly returned to the police station, as her telephone has remained unreachable.
RULAAC said the situation became more concerning following communications it received from the Anambra State Police Command, which the organisation said included an allegation that Nwosu had “betrayed” the police by reporting the matter to the rights group.
The organisation has therefore called on the Anambra State Police Command to immediately clarify Nwosu’s whereabouts, current legal status and whether she is in police custody.
RULAAC also urged the police to guarantee that Nwosu would not face reprisals for seeking assistance from a human-rights organisation and, if she remains in custody, ensure that she has access to her lawyer and family and is either released or brought before a competent court in accordance with the law.
The rights group said it would escalate the matter to appropriate police oversight and human-rights authorities if her whereabouts and legal status are not promptly clarified.
The police have a legitimate responsibility to investigate the allegations involving Nwosu’s brother, but RULAAC maintained that such investigations should be conducted within the framework of the law and with respect for the rights of all persons involved.
As of the latest reports, the central issues remain Nwosu’s whereabouts and legal status, as well as the conflicting accounts surrounding the alleged ₦600,000 payment. The Anambra State Police Command has denied the payment allegation.
By Enitan Mudashiru | MUK TV News
