The Anambra State Police Command and the Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre, RULAAC, are at odds over an allegation that N600,000 was paid to secure the release of a woman arrested during an investigation into cult-related killings in Awka.

The woman, identified as Nwosu Chikamso Jennifer, was arrested on August 31, 2026, in connection with investigations involving her brother, Nwosu Kenechukwu, who is wanted over an alleged murder case.

Jennifer reportedly tells RULAAC that she spends four days in detention and is repeatedly asked to produce her brother.

She alleges that she pays N600,000 on September 3 before she is released on what she describes as “administrative bail.” She also says her mobile phone is seized without a receipt or seizure form.

However, the police deny demanding any money for her release.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, describes the allegation as misleading, saying Jennifer is granted bail after agreeing to cooperate with investigators and assist in efforts to locate her brother.

Ikenga says Jennifer is arrested because of her alleged role in helping her brother evade arrest and not simply because she is related to him.

He insists that neither N600,000 nor any other payment is demanded as a condition for her release.

RULAAC Executive Director, Okechukwu Nwanguma, however, says the police denial does not resolve the allegation and calls for a proper investigation.

Nwanguma says RULAAC contacted the police after receiving the complaint and gave the authorities an opportunity to verify the allegations before the matter became public.

He questions why Jennifer is reportedly detained for four days without being charged and calls on the police to explain the legal basis for her arrest and detention.

RULAAC also wants authorities to establish whether any money changes hands during Jennifer’s detention and whether proper bail and property documentation exists.

The organisation says it supports investigations into cult-related killings but insists that such investigations must comply with constitutional safeguards and due process.

RULAAC is calling for a transparent and impartial investigation into Jennifer’s arrest, detention and the alleged N600,000 payment.

It warns that if the Anambra State Police Command does not satisfactorily address the issues, it may petition the Inspector-General of Police for an independent investigation.