DistantNews
Support us
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Nigeria /Crime & Justice

Man Arrested in Anambra for Alleged Girlfriend Murder, Secret Burial

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Under investigation
  • A 33-year-old man, Ifechukwu Okechukwu, was arrested in Anambra State for allegedly killing and secretly burying his 23-year-old girlfriend.
  • The arrest followed trending videos and credible information from the public, leading to the exhumation of a corpse.
  • Police also arrested three other suspects in a separate incident involving the alleged serious abuse of a 10-year-old boy.

Anambra State Police have arrested a 33-year-old man, Ifechukwu Okechukwu, in connection with the alleged murder and secret burial of his 23-year-old girlfriend in Nkpor. The arrest came after police intercepted disturbing videos circulating online and received credible information from concerned citizens.

The Anambra State Police Command commends residents of the state for their vigilance, cooperation and timely provision of information that continues to aid the police and other security agencies in exposing criminal activities and apprehending offenders.

โ€” SP Tochukwu IkengaThe Police Command's spokesman highlighted the public's role in the arrests.

The Anambra State Police Command commended the public's vigilance, stating that their cooperation aids in exposing criminal activities. The command confirmed the exhumation of a corpse in Nkpor and the rescue of a 10-year-old boy suffering from severe injuries, leading to the custody of four suspects linked to these incidents.

Okechukwu is currently under investigation for the alleged murder and burial of his girlfriend. Police operatives from the State Criminal Investigation Department have taken over the case to thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident and ensure justice is served.

The victim has been provided with the necessary care and support, while the police operatives are diligently gathering evidence to facilitate prosecution.

โ€” SP Tochukwu IkengaThe Police Command's spokesman provided an update on the child abuse case.

In a separate case, three individuals, Chukwudi Chukwuyere, 40; Chisom Chukwuyere, 30; and Arum Goodluck, 16, were arrested for the alleged serious abuse of a 10-year-old boy in Isiowulu. One suspect confessed to inflicting burns on the child using a hot plastic object. The victim is receiving care, and evidence is being gathered for prosecution. The Commissioner of Police assured residents of the command's commitment to protecting lives and property.

The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu, reassures residents that the Command remains committed to protecting lives and property, enforcing the law, and ensuring that perpetrators of crimes are brought to justice.

โ€” CP Ikioye OrutuguThe Commissioner of Police reaffirmed the command's dedication to justice.
DistantNews Editorial

Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.