The Anambra State Government has demolished a facility
known as Airtight Guest House in Awka over alleged involvement in criminal
activities, leading to the arrest of 38 individuals.
The property, located at Y-Junction in Okpuno, Awka
South Local Government Area, was reportedly being used as a brothel and a hub
for illicit activities, including drug trafficking.
The demolition followed a late-night operation carried
out on Sunday, March 29, by security operatives under the Agunaechemba
initiative, who reportedly discovered a cache of illegal substances, a firearm,
and evidence of unlawful activities at the premises.
Leading the operation, the Special Adviser to the
Governor on Community Security, Ken Emeakayi, stated that the action was in
line with the Anambra Homeland Security Law, which permits the government to
take over or demolish properties linked to criminal acts.
Items recovered during the raid included substances
such as tramadol, cannabis, nitrous oxide, and Rohypnol, along with a locally
fabricated single-barrel gun.
Emeakayi warned property owners to be vigilant about
how their buildings are used, urging them to properly screen tenants to avoid
legal consequences.
The manager of the facility, Paul Chike, claimed he
was only overseeing operations on behalf of the owner. He stated that attempts
had been made to limit illegal activities within the premises and suggested
that the firearm found was left behind by a guest.
In addition to the occupants, staff members including
the manager, supervisor, storekeeper, and bar attendant were also taken into
custody as investigations continue.
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