Residents of Nkpor in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State have been thrown into mourning, following the alleged murder of a 23-year-old woman by her fiancée and buried her in a shallow grave after a fatal dispute.
The 33-year-old fiancee, Ifechukwu Okechukwu’s lid was however blown up by operatives of the Nigeria police after the suspect who is being investigated, had secretly buried the victim in a shallow grave, after a disagreement between the alleged lovers.
It was gathered that police intervened swiftly and arrested and detained Okechukwu, who assisted law enforcement agents to the crime scene where the victim’s body was exhumed amid rage by distraught locals.
The spokesman of the Nigeria police Command in Anambra State, Tochukwu Ikenga, who confirmed the incident to newsmen on Monday.
He disclosed that the suspect was arrested following credible information from concerned members of the public in the State.
“Police Operatives attached to State Criminal Investigation Department have taken over the case and commenced detailed inquiries to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident and ensure that justice is served.
“The State Police Command commends residents of the State for their vigilance, cooperation and timely provision of information that continues to aid Police and other security agencies in exposing criminal activities and apprehending offenders.
“The Commissioner of Police, 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.
“The CP urged members of the public to continue supporting the Police and other security agencies by reporting suspicious activities and criminal conducts through the Command’s emergency lines and the nearest Police Station”, according to the police.
TheNewspad reports that the suspect will have his date in court for prosecution with the autopsy report of the victim when the ongoing police investigation is concluded soonest.
