Man arrested over murder of pregnant nurse in Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a prime suspect in the gruesome m#rder of a pregnant nurse whose body was mutilated in Ogbunike, Oyi Local Government Area.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the suspect, identified as Chibunna Nwafor (male), aged 26 years and also known as “Offonwadile,” was apprehended in his hideout at Umueri Community as part of the command’s ongoing investigation into the tragic incident. Meanwhile, the Command has handed the suspect over to the Police higher Investigative formation for discreet investigative proceedings. 

The Commissioner of Police CP Ikioye Orutugu, while commending the members of the community whose cooperation and timely information significantly contributed to this breakthrough, reiterates the Command’s commitment to ensuring that all individuals involved in this heinous crime are brought to justice.

Ikenga added that the investigations are ongoing, and further updates will be provided as developments unfold.