The police in Anambra State have arrested four suspects for the alleged killing of a 23-year-old woman, after reportedly using the victim's phone to contact her family and demand a ransom of N2 million.
Suspect in Custody
The first suspect in this case is Ifechukwu Okechukwu, who is currently in police custody. The woman's body was discovered in a shallow grave, where locals assisted in exhuming the remains.
Police Statement
In a statement confirming the incident, spokesperson for the Anambra State Police Command, Tochukwu Ikenga, said four suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder. He commended residents for their vigilance, cooperation, and timely information that aided security agents in exposing criminal activities and apprehending offenders.
Ikenga stated: "The first suspect in custody, Ifechukwu Okechukwu, 33, is being investigated for the alleged murder and secret burial of his 23-year-old girlfriend. The case was reported following credible information from concerned members of the public, resulting in the suspect's arrest. Police operatives attached to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) have taken over the case and commenced detailed inquiries to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident and ensure that justice is served."
