A criminal gang consisting of four men have killed an 80 years old woman, Mrs Theresa Igbojonu, after they gagged and tied her up to steal her CG motorcycle.
THE RAZOR gathered that the incident happened in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State.
A press release by the state police command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga stated that two of the suspects involved in the crime have been arrested.
Ikenga said two is the suspects were arrested on Tuesday, while one of the suspects was riding the stolen motorcycle in the area.
He said: “Today 8th April 2025, the Ihiala Divisional Police Station have in custody one Chidiebere Igboanugo and Emmanuel Ibeabuchi all males from Umunwaji Ogboro, Ihiala over the murder of an 80 years old woman.
“The victim, late Mrs Theresa Igbojonu of the same village was tied on both the legs and mouth before her murder, and her black CG motorcycle stolen from her.
He said the command commenced investigation on the matter since the receipt of the complaint on 2nd April 2025 by 11.30 pm.
“Meanwhile, a Joint Security Team during a patrol in Ihiala had earlier arrested Chidiebere Igboanugo on 5th April 2025 when the deceased son sighted the stolen motorcycle being driven by the suspect along Ezego junction in Ihiala.
“Upon interrogation of Chidiebere, the Security Operatives acted swiftly yesterday 7th April 2025 and arrested Emmanuel Ibeabuchi, whom Chidiebere mentioned as part of the gang that committed the crime.”
He said further information revealed that two other suspects known as Alla and Emeka, currently at large are part of their gang members.
He added that the Commissioner of Police has directed the immediate transfer of the Case to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Awka for discreet investigation and also urged the operatives to intensify efforts in arresting the mentioned suspects that are currently on the run.
