By Kamsi Anayo, Awka
Anambra- State Police command has arrested two suspects from Umunwaji Ogboro, Ihiala, ihiala local government area of the state over the murder of an 80 years old woman.
The suspects are Chidiebere
Igboanugo and Emmanuel Ibeabuchi.
SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the Spokesman of the State Police Command who confirmed the incident in a statement on Tuesday, said the suspects have been into taken custody.
He said the victim, late Mrs Theresa Igbojonu of the same village was tied on both the legs and mouth before she was murdered.
He stated that a black CG motorcycle allegedly stolen from the deceased was recovered.
According to him, the Investigation into the incident has been ongoing since the receipt of the complaint on April 2 by 11.30 pm.
Ikenga said a Joint Security Team during a patrol in Ihiala had earlier arrested Chidiebere Igboanugo on April 5 when the deceased son sighted the stolen motorcycle being driven by the suspect along Ezego junction in Ihiala.
“Upon interrogation of Chidiebere, the Security Operatives acted swiftly on 7th April 2025 and arrested Emmanuel Ibeabuchi, whom Chidiebere mentioned as part of the gang that committed the crime.
“Further information revealed that two other suspects known as Alla and Emeka, currently at large are part of their gang” he stated.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu has directed the immediate transfer of the Case to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Awka for investigation.
ikenga added that the commissioner of police also urged the police operatives to intensify efforts in arresting the other suspects that are currently on the run.
He, however, noted that the suspects would be charged to Court on conclusion of the investigations.
