The Anambra State Police command has arrested two suspects from Umunwaji Ogboro, Ihiala, in ihiala local government area of the state over the murder of an 80-year-old woman.
The two suspects are Chidiebere Igboanugo and Emmanuel Ibeabuchi.
According to a statement issued by the command spokesman SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the suspects have been taken into the custody.
The PPRO said the victim, late Mrs Theresa Igbojonu of the same village was tied on both the legs and mouth before she was murdered.
He also stated a black CG motorcycle allegedly stolen from the deceased was recovered.
According to him,the investigation of the incident has been ongoing since the receipt of the complaint on 2nd April 2025 by 11.30 pm.
Ikenga said a Joint Security Team during a patrol in Ihiala had earlier arrested Chidiebere Igboanugo on 5th April 2025 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 yesterday 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 members” he stated.
Meanwhile ,he said that the Commissioner of Police has directed the immediate transfer of the Case to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Awka for discreet investigation.
According to ikenga the commissioner urged the Operatives to intensify efforts in arresting the mentioned suspects that are currently on the run.
However he added that the suspects would be charged to Court on conclusion of the investigations.
