POLICE ARREST MAN OVER ALLEGED MURDER OF NURSE IN ABIA
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
The Abia State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of one Edward Okorie from Isiugwu, Ohafia, over the alleged killing of his girlfriend, a nurse identified as Sophy Chika, during a domestic altercation.
The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Monday at Isiugwu in Ohafia. The deceased, who hailed from Ozu Abam in Arochukwu Local Government Area, was said to have been involved in a dispute with her boyfriend before the situation escalated.
Sources within the community disclosed that the couple had been cohabiting in Okagwe village, Ohafia, for over three years prior to the tragic incident.
A community source, who requested anonymity, said the disagreement reportedly turned violent. “They had a misunderstanding which escalated, and she was allegedly beaten to death,” the source claimed.
Confirming the development, the Police Public Relations Officer, Maureen Chinaka, said the suspect had been apprehended.
She explained that the Divisional Police Officer in Ohafia had notified the command and that the matter would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Umuahia for thorough investigation.
“Yes, the attention of the Divisional Police Headquarters, Ohafia, was drawn to the incident. The suspect has been apprehended, and the case will be transferred to the SCID today (Tuesday) by the DPO,” Chinaka said.
The tragic incident has plunged the Abam community into mourning, with residents calling for justice and a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the nurse’s death.
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