Police detain man over death of girlfriend
The Enugu Police Command has detained 30-year-old Emmanuel Okpara of Olympic Layout, One-Day, Enugu, over the alleged murder of his girlfriend, identified as Chinyere. The command’s spokesman, SP Daniel Ndukwe, disclosed this in a statement issued in Enugu and made available to newsmen on Tuesday. Ndukwe explained that Chinyere’s surname, age and address had yet […]
The Enugu Police Command has detained Emmanuel Okpara, 30, from Olympic Layout, Enugu, in connection with the alleged murder of his girlfriend, Chinyere. The suspect was apprehended by police in Awkunanaw Division on September 21, after an argument over an alleged HIV transmission led to Okpara hitting Chinyere on the head with a pestle.
Her body was later found wrapped in a nylon and locked inside his apartment's toilet by neighbors who were alerted by the foul odor. Okpara has since confessed to the crime, following which the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) will conduct a thorough investigation. The Commissioner of Police, Mamman Giwa, has directed the SCID to ensure the suspect is arraigned once the investigation is concluded.
Authorities urge the public, especially young women, to inform trusted relatives or friends about their whereabouts and exercise caution when choosing companions.
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