Police Nab Man Who Murdered Ex Girlfriend In Anambra
Police Command in Anambra has apprehended a suspect, Chima Ofoeke who allegedly murdered a young woman, Mmesoma Umeorini, 23 in Uga, Aguata Local Government Area.
Umeorini was said to be a girlfriend of Ofoeke but later decided to abandon the relationship.
But apparently unsatisfied with the decision of Mmesoma to walk away from the relationship, Ofoeke murdered him in cold blood and put her remains in a sack.
Some eagle eyed members of the public were able to discover the act and made Ofoeke lead them to where he dumped the body of the young woman in the bush.
SP Toochukwu Ikenga, the Police Public Relations Officer in
Anambra, confirmed the arrest following a report by the victim’s mother to the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Umuchu Division.
Ikenfacsaid the victim had gone missing since Oct. 16, despite efforts to establish her whereabouts.
Ikenga said Police operatives, in collaboration with members of the Agunechemba security outfit in Uga, arrested the suspect.
“During preliminary interrogation, the suspect allegedly confessed to killing the victim following the breakdown of their relationship.
“He subsequently led detectives to the location where the remains of the deceased were discovered and recovered,” he said.
Ikenga said the Commissioner of Police, CP Nnanna-Oji Ama had directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Awka.
“This will make for a comprehensive and diligent investigation, with a view to ensuring that justice is served.
“The Command reiterates its commitment to protecting lives and property and urges members of the public to promptly report cases of missing persons and other suspicious activities to the appropriate authorities,” he said.
