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Police detain new suspect over nursing student’s murder in Anambra

From Vanguard · () English

Translated from English and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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Newswire Official statement Under investigation
  • Police in Anambra detained 26-year-old Kosisochukwu Ibekwe over the June 14 murder of nursing student Vivian Chilaka in Alor.
  • Investigators allege that Ibekwe entered the building by climbing a fence, intended to sexually assault Chilaka and fatally stabbed her during a struggle.
  • Police said the victim’s landlord had been exonerated and that claims linking Ibekwe to other crimes remained under investigation.

A new suspect is in police custody over the murder of 23-year-old nursing student Vivian Chilaka in Alor, Anambra State, a case that triggered widespread public outrage.

The Anambra Police Command identified the suspect as 26-year-old Kosisochukwu Ibekwe. Police Public Relations Officer Tochukwu Ikenga said officers arrested him on September 4 after receiving what they described as credible and actionable information.

According to preliminary findings, Ibekwe allegedly entered the building by scaling the fence with a ladder. Police said his initial intention was to sexually assault Chilaka, but that a struggle followed and he allegedly stabbed her with a knife, causing her death.

The Anambra Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old male suspect, Kosisochukwu Ibekwe, in connection with the murder of Miss Vivian Chilaka.

· Tochukwu IkengaThe police public relations officer announced the suspect’s arrest.

The command also said Ibekwe had disclosed involvement in other similar crimes in the community. Those claims remain subject to investigation and corroboration. Police clarified that the landlord, who had earlier been questioned and linked to the case, had been exonerated and urged the public to disregard the earlier suspicion against him.

Ibekwe will remain in custody while the investigation continues. Police Commissioner Nnanna Ama thanked residents of Alor for their cooperation and said the command would pursue credible leads and ensure that anyone found responsible faces justice.

The suspect was arrested on September 4, following credible and actionable information received by the command.

· Tochukwu IkengaThe statement explained the basis and date of the arrest.
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