A 32-year-old man, Ndifreke Isaiah Nelson has been arrested by operatives of the Nigeria police Command in Akwa Ibom State for allegedly strangulating his 39-year-old girlfriend, Emem Monday Effanga to death in the State.
The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Timfon John said in a statement that the suspect allegedly strangled the Effanga with his hands, and struck her head on the floor with fist blows, leaving her unconscious before fleeing with her Itel Super Phone, which was recovered from him at the time of his arrest.
The tragedy struck after the victim turned down the request by the suspect to use her mobile phone to take pictures for his birthday celebration on social media when the suspect visited the victim’s house in the morning.
“The suspect was later tracked to a church in Uyo, where he attempted to escape upon sighting police operatives but was swiftly pursued and apprehended.
“During interrogation, the suspect confessed to visiting the victim that morning and demanding to use her phone to take pictures for his birthday celebration on social media”, DSP John said.
“When she refused, a struggle ensued, during which he overpowered her, strangled her with his hands, and struck her head on the floor with fist blows.
The attack left the victim unconscious before fleeing with her phone. One Itel Super Phone, belonging to the deceased, was recovered from him at the time of arrest”, according to police.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, has assured that justice will be served and warned against all forms of domestic violence and criminal acts.
The Commissioner urged the public to remain security conscious and report suspicious activities to the Police.
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