A man identified as Ikenna Asiegbu has allegedly killed his girlfriend, a 22 years old in Mgbakwu, Awka North Local government area of Anambra State.
Police in Anambra however said it has arrested the man, and that the matter has been taken before the state criminal investigation department.
An eye witness, Mrs Ngozi Nwude, had told neighbours that the suspect had been in the habit of beating the girl despite caution from neighbours.
She said the deceased had been living with the suspect and recently gave birth about six months ago even though the bride price was yet to be paid.
“She had been living with the suspect since. She is from Enugwu Agidi in Njikoka LGA of the state, but her mother is from Mgbakwu. The boy has been in the habit of beating her, now see the corpse.”
The suspect Ikenna Oraekie was allegedly beating the girl before she suddenly collapsed and was rushed to the hospital where the doctor confirmed to him that she was dead.
Some angry youths upon seeing the corpse, descended on the suspect, beating him to stupor.
They tried to set him ablaze before Vigilante operatives waded in and whisked him away to their office from where police authorities were contacted.
State police command’s spokesperson, DSP Toochukwu Ikenga confirmed the incident, saying the suspect has been arrested.
“The suspect Mr Ikenna Asiegbu, who allegedly murdered a 22year old Miss Chidimma Christopher at urutolu village Mgbakwu has been apprehended and he is now in Police Custody.
“We received information that the suspect beat up and murdered the victim in his house at Mgbakwu. The victim was rescued and rushed to the hospital where she was confirmed dead by a medical doctor on duty.
“Meanwhile, the case has been transferred to State Criminal Investigation Department for discreet investigation. Further development shall be communicated please,” he said.
