{
  "id": 11504548,
  "title": "Man Gives Police Account of Girlfriend’s Death After Alleged HIV Dispute in Enugu",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/man-gives-police-account-of-girlfriends-death-after-alleged-hiv",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-02T17:17:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ripples Nigeria",
    "slug": "ripples-nigeria",
    "url": "https://www.ripplesnigeria.com/man-gives-police-account-of-girlfriends-death-after-alleged-hiv-dispute-in-enugu/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Okpara Chibuike Emmanuel, a 30-year-old man, has given a police account of his girlfriend Chinyere Rosemary Ugwu's death following an alleged HIV dispute in Enugu. Emmanuel made the statement during an interview with the Enugu State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe, which was shared on the PPRO's social media platforms. Ugwu, a 27-year-old Medical Laboratory Science graduate and National Youth Service Corps alumnus, died on September 19, 2026, after an argument reportedly sparked by a discussion about HIV. According to Emmanuel, the argument escalated when Ugwu accused him of infecting her with HIV, leading to a physical altercation. During the confrontation, Emmanuel allegedly struck Ugwu with a pestle, causing her to collapse. He then used a machete to cut her wrist, head, and neck. After Ugwu collapsed, Emmanuel wrapped her body in a black nylon bag and placed it in the toilet, where it remained until neighbors noticed an unusual odor. Emmanuel claimed he had attempted to call for help but was unsuccessful. He also admitted to damaging Ugwu's Samsung phone, fearing it could be used to trace him. Emmanuel stated he was not fully aware of his actions at the time and may have been under the influence of a substance. The Enugu State Police Command has identified Ugwu's family and is directing the investigation for court proceedings. Neighbors discovered Ugwu's decomposing body wrapped in nylon inside the toilet after an offensive odor emanated from the apartment.",
  "summary": "A 30-year-old man, Okpara Chibuike Emmanuel, has recounted to the Enugu State Police Command how his 27-year-old girlfriend, Chinyere Rosemary Ugwu, died following an argument reportedly triggered by a dispute over HIV. Emmanuel gave the account during an interview with the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe, which was subsequently shared on the […] The post Man Gives Police…",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}