Police arrest 2 over murder of 33 years old woman in Anambra community

By Cyprian Ebele, Onitsha

At least two male suspects have been arrested by the Anambra State Police Command over the murder in cold blood of a 33 year old woman at Oraifite, Ekwusigo Local Government area of the state.

The arrested suspects included : Thankgod Ikechukwu Ikwugwara, aged 26 years and Makuochukwu Uzoigwe, aged 20 respectively. 

It was gathered that the case originated on 13th March, 2026, when the deceased’s mother reported the missing of her daughter at the Oraifite Divisional Police Headquarters. 

According to the state Police Public Relations Officer, Tochukwu Ikenga, (SP), “The following day, 14th March, 2026, the lifeless body of an unidentified female was discovered inside a culvert near Jesus Bus Stop, Oraifite. 

“The deceased’s father later identified the body as that of his missing daughter. Following the transfer of the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Awka for a comprehensive investigation, 

The Operatives, leveraging on intelligence and digital forensic leads through sustained efforts, eventually arrested the two arrested suspects on 6th June, 2026.

“During interrogation, the principal suspect, Thankgod Ikechukwu Ikwugwara, confessed to the murder. He stated that he had been in a relationship with the deceased for about three years and claimed he was unaware that she was married. 

“He further alleged that after a disagreement with the deceased’s husband, he developed a strange illness which affected his sight and, out of resentment, plotted the attack.

“The suspect further confessed that on 13th March, 2026, he lured the deceased to his residence under the guise of seeking help due to illness. Upon her arrival, he and the second suspect allegedly attacked her with a machete, resulting in her death. 

The suspects subsequently disposed of the body in a culvert near Jesus Bus Stop, Oraifite, in the early hours of the following day.

“Both suspects have confessed to their involvement in the crime and will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations”, he stated.

To this end, the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu, commendsed the detectives for their resilience and professionalism in uncovering the Case. 

He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to ensuring justice for victims of crime.