The police command in Anambra has arrested a 26-year-old suspect, Chibuike Anikpe, over alleged murder of his girlfriend, Ogochukwu Mmadubugwu, (35), in Ekwulobia, Aguata Local Government Area (LGA) of the State.

The police public relations officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Awka.

Mr Ikenga said that the arrest was carried out by operatives attached to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Awka, on January 7.

He described as false the rumours circulating that the crime was committed by persons the suspect owed money.

The police spokesman said that during interrogation the suspect confessed to stabbing the victim in the neck with a knife, an act that led to her death.

He explained that the incident occurred on December 9, 2025.

Mr Ikenga said that the suspect has confessed to have committed the act over alleged suspicion of infidelity.

He said that the suspect added that his huge financial investment on the victim made him bankrupt and emotionally distressed, which led to the fatal act.

He said that the suspect also confessed to dropping a fake letter claiming to have been kidnapped by creditors, in a bid to avoid suspicions.

Mr Ikenga said that as part of ongoing investigative procedures, detectives have visited the morgue, where the deceased’s body was deposited.

He noted that the tragic incident has sparked outrage and renewed conversations around domestic violence and relationship-related crimes within the community.

“The command therefore urged the public to seek lawful and peaceful means of resolving disputes and to report early signs of domestic violence to security agencies to prevent avoidable tragedies.”

He said that the suspect would be charged to court on the conclusion of investigations.

(NAN)