A 33-year-old man, Ifechukwu Okechukwu, has been arrested by the Anambra State Police Command for allegedly killing his 23-year-old girlfriend. The suspect reportedly went further to secretly bury her body in Nkpor, Anambra State.
According to the state police spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, Okechukwu was among four other suspects arrested for alleged murder and other separate incidents. The arrests followed trending videos and credible information from concerned members of the public.
Ikenga disclosed this in a press statement issued on Monday, June 15, 2026. He noted that the command intercepted a trending video showing the exhumation of a corpse in Nkpor and another video of a 10-year-old boy with severe injuries all over his body.
“The first suspect in custody, Ifechukwu Okechukwu ‘M’, aged 33 years, is being investigated for the alleged murder and secret burial of his 23-year-old girlfriend. The case was reported following credible information received from concerned members of the public, leading to the suspect’s arrest,” Ikenga said.
He added that the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) has taken over the case and commenced detailed inquiries to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident and ensure justice is served.
Other Suspects Arrested
The police PRO also named the other three suspects: Chukwudi Chukwuyere, 40; Chisom Chukwuyere, 30; and Arum Goodluck, 16. They were arrested for the alleged serious abuse of a 10-year-old boy in Odume Layout, Isiowulu.
“During interrogation, Mrs Chisom confessed to having used burning plastic to inflict burns on the victim. The victim has been provided with the necessary care and support, while the police operatives are diligently gathering evidence to facilitate prosecution,” Ikenga stated.
Previous Similar Incidents
In a related incident, police operatives had earlier arrested Malime Ejor for killing his girlfriend, Moshie Igu, over alleged infidelity during a heated argument on a farm in Cross River State. The state spokesperson, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, shared details of that tragic incident.
Additionally, the Rivers State High Court sentenced a 400-level UNIPORT student, Damain Okoligwe, to death by hanging for killing and dismembering his girlfriend, Justina Otuene, a 300-level Biochemistry student at the same university.
