Enugu Police arrest 30-year-old man over alleged murder of girlfriend

Crime Diary

ENUGU, Nigeria (NPA) — The Enugu State Police Command has arrested 30-year-old Okpara Chibuike Emmanuel of Olympic Layout, One-Day, Enugu, for the alleged murder of his girlfriend, identified as Chinyere, whose surname, age and address are yet to be established.

The suspect was rescued from an angry mob and re-arrested by operatives of the Awkunanaw Police Division on Sept. 21, 2026, at about 6:30 p.m., following information that he had allegedly killed his girlfriend.

According to a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe, on Sept. 22, preliminary investigations indicated that the suspect allegedly killed the woman on Sept. 19, wrapped her remains in nylon and concealed them inside the toilet of his apartment.

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The police said the odour from the decomposing remains attracted neighbours, who reportedly forced the door open and apprehended the suspect before the arrival of the police.

The remains were evacuated to a mortuary for preservation and autopsy, while efforts are ongoing to trace and notify the victim’s relatives.

During preliminary interrogation, the police said the suspect confessed to the crime, alleging that the incident followed an argument between him and the deceased over accusations concerning who infected the other with HIV.

The suspect reportedly told investigators that he struck the woman on the head with a pestle during the argument, resulting in her death, before wrapping her remains and concealing them inside the toilet.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, has ordered the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to conduct a discreet and thorough investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The police said the suspect will be arraigned in court upon conclusion of investigations.

Giwa also advised members of the public, particularly young women, to inform trusted relatives or friends of their movements and exercise caution about whom they visit or spend time with.