The Anambra Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old suspect, Chibuike Anikpe, over the alleged homicide of his girlfriend, 35-year-old Ogochukwu Mmadubugwu, in Ekwulobia, Aguata Native Authorities Space of the state.
The Police Public Relations Officer within the state, Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a press release launched on Sunday in Awka.
Ikenga mentioned the arrest was carried out by operatives connected to the State Legal Investigation Division, Awka, on January 7.
He described as false rumours circulating that the crime was dedicated by individuals the suspect owed cash.
The police spokesman mentioned that in interrogation, the suspect confessed to stabbing the sufferer within the neck with a knife, an act that led to her loss of life.
He defined that the incident occurred on December 9, 2025.
Ikenga mentioned that the suspect confessed to committing the act over an alleged suspicion of infidelity.
He added that the suspect claimed his enormous monetary funding within the sufferer left him bankrupt and emotionally distressed, which led to the deadly act.
He additionally mentioned the suspect confessed to dropping a pretend letter claiming to have been kidnapped by collectors, in a bid to keep away from suspicion.
Ikenga famous that, as a part of ongoing investigative procedures, detectives have visited the morgue the place the deceased’s physique was deposited.
He added that the tragic incident has sparked outrage and renewed conversations round home violence and relationship-related crimes throughout the group.
“The Command due to this fact urged the general public to hunt lawful and peaceable technique of resolving disputes and to report early indicators of home violence to safety businesses to stop avoidable tragedies.”
He mentioned that the suspect can be charged in courtroom on the conclusion of the investigations.
