{
  "id": 5797092,
  "title": "Police arrest 26-year-old suspect over Anambra nursing student’s murder",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/police-arrest-26-year-old-suspect-over-anambra-nursing-students-murder",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-05T16:42:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/police-arrest-26-year-old-suspect-over-anambra-nursing-students-murder/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 4, 2026, the Anambra State Police Command apprehended a 26-year-old male named Kosisochukwu Ibekwe in connection with the murder of nursing student Vivian Chilaka, 23. The crime occurred in Alor, Idemili South Local Government Area, on June 14, 2026, which caused widespread public concern. The landlord of the deceased was initially suspected but later exonerated. Police spokesperson SP Tochukwu Ikenga disclosed that the suspect entered the building by climbing a fence using a ladder and intended to sexually assault the victim. After entering the house, he allegedly stabbed the deceased with a knife, resulting in her death. The suspect also made claims linking him to other incidents in the community, which are under investigation. Anambra State Police Commissioner CP Nnanna Ama commended the community for their cooperation and support during the investigation.",
  "summary": "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/",
  "key_points": [
    "26-year-old Kosisochukwu Ibekwe arrested for nursing student's murder.",
    "Vivian Chilaka, 23, killed in Alor, Idemili South on June 14, 2026.",
    "Suspect entered building via fence climb, stabbed victim to death."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Police arrest 26-year-old suspect over Anambra nursing student’s murder",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/police-arrest-26-year-old-suspect-over-anambra-nursing-students-murder-5800657",
        "published": "2026-09-05T16:47:18.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Police arrest suspect in murder of nursing student in Anambra",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/police-arrest-suspect-in-murder-of-nursing-student-in-anambra",
        "published": "2026-09-05T17:06:34.000Z"
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  "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."
}