ENUGU — The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, Okpara Chibuike Emmanuel, over the alleged murder of his girlfriend, identified as Chinyere.
According to the police, Emmanuel was arrested on September 21, 2026, after he was reportedly apprehended by an angry mob following the discovery of the woman’s body in his apartment.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the woman was allegedly killed on September 19 during an argument between the couple. Police said the suspect allegedly struck her on the head with a pestle, causing her death.
The suspect allegedly wrapped the woman’s body in nylon and concealed it inside the toilet of his apartment. The decomposing body was reportedly discovered after neighbours noticed an offensive odour and forced their way into the apartment.
Police operatives attached to the Awkunanaw Division subsequently rescued the suspect from the mob and took him into custody.
During preliminary interrogation, police said Emmanuel confessed to the killing and claimed that the argument stemmed from accusations between the couple over who had infected the other with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
The deceased’s remains have been evacuated to a mortuary, while an autopsy is expected to assist investigators in establishing the circumstances surrounding her death.
The Enugu State Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, has directed the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident.
The police said efforts are also ongoing to locate and notify the deceased’s relatives, while the suspect is expected to be arraigned in court after the conclusion of investigations.
Police stressed that the investigation remains ongoing, and the allegations against the suspect are subject to determination by the court.
