A man has been apprehended after allegedly killing his girlfriend and burying her corpse in his house in Port-Harcourt, Rivers state capital.

According to reports, the suspect identified as Jboy Owabie from Rumueprikiom community in Obio/Akpor local government area, allegedly killed his girlfriend on Sunday, 2nd December, 2018 and buried her corpse in his apartment before he was nabbed.

It was gathered that the suspect allegedly beat the girlfriend to death.

He was reportedly caught by the neighbour who raised an alarm as residents tripped into the compound immediately.

The corpse has been deposited at the mortuary while the suspect has been arrested, according to reports.