Former Anambra PPRO, Nkeiru Nwode Condemns Killing of Young Woman, Warns Against Stigmatising Ebonyi

By Tony Okafor, Awka

Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Princess Nkeiruka Nwode, popularly known as Ruka Ruka, has condemned the reported killing of a young woman allegedly over her decision to end a relationship, describing the incident as heartbreaking and barbaric while cautioning against the stigmatisation of Ebonyi State and its people.

Nwode, in a statement reacting to the tragedy, expressed sympathy with the bereaved family and called for justice for the deceased, stressing that neither heartbreak nor rejection could justify taking another person’s life.

She said the circumstances surrounding the reported killing were deeply disturbing, adding that the victim’s family deserved comfort and that those responsible for the crime should be held accountable.

“My deepest condolences to her family, and may God comfort them and justice be served as soon as possible,” she said.

The police chief, however, expressed concern over what she described as attempts by some people to use the tragedy to malign the reputation of Ebonyi State and its residents.

According to her, it was unfair to attribute the alleged actions of an individual to an entire population simply because of their shared state of origin.

“Since when did the crime of one person become the character of an entire people?” she queried, adding that the actions of one individual should not be used to condemn millions of innocent residents.

Describing Ebonyi as a state blessed with intelligent, hardworking and responsible people of integrity, Nwode said it was unjust to drag the reputation of its residents through the mud over the alleged wrongdoing of one person.

She maintained that criminal behaviour was not peculiar to any state, arguing that every society had both good and bad individuals.

“There are good and bad people everywhere. No state has a monopoly on crime, and no one should be judged by the actions of another just because they share the same state of origin,” she said.

Nwode’s remarks centred on the need to distinguish between condemning an alleged crime and unfairly generalising the conduct of an individual to an entire community.

While reiterating the gravity of the young woman’s death, she urged members of the public to direct their attention towards securing justice for the deceased rather than promoting hatred against innocent people.

She also called for accountability, insisting that the person responsible for the alleged crime should face the consequences of their actions.

“A young woman has lost her life, and a family is grieving. Bikonu, let us focus on seeking justice for her rather than spreading hatred against innocent people,” she said.

She added that the tragedy should not become a justification for prejudice against Ebonyi State or its people.
“One person’s wickedness should never become the identity of an entire good people of Ebonyi State,” Nwode said.

Her intervention underscores the importance of pursuing justice for victims of violent crime while resisting collective blame and stereotyping against communities based on the alleged actions of individuals.