Police arrest 26-year-old suspect over Anambra nursing student’s murder
Police have arrested Kosisochukwu Ibekwe, 26, in connection with the murder of Vivian Chilaka, a nursing student in Anambra. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-26-year-old-suspect-over-anambra-nursing-students-murder/
On September 4, 2026, the Anambra State Police Command apprehended a 26-year-old male suspect named Kosisochukwu Edward Ibekwe in relation to the murder of nursing student Vivian Chilaka. Chilaka, a 23-year-old, was found dead in her hostel on June 14, 2026, in Alor, Idemili South Local Government Area, leading to public concern.
The landlord of the deceased's accommodation had previously been arrested but was later released. An Anambra State Police spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, revealed that the suspect climbed a fence using a ladder to gain access to the building with the intent of sexually assaulting the victim. A struggle ensued, during which the suspect allegedly stabbed the deceased with a knife, resulting in her death.
The suspect provided police with additional information linking him to other similar incidents in the community, which are currently under investigation. The landlord, who was initially suspected, has been cleared of any involvement.
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