Lawrence Nwimo, Awka
Police Operatives in Anambra State have arrested two suspects, Chidiebere Igboanugo and Emmanuel Ibeabuchi, in connection with the murder of 80-year-old Mrs. Theresa Igbojonu in Ihiala.
The suspects, both from Umunwaji Ogboro, Ihiala, allegedly tied the victim’s legs and mouth before killing her and stealing her black CG motorcycle.
Spokesperson of Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed in a statement that the arrests were made by the Ihiala Divisional Police Station.
“Investigation of the incident has been ongoing since the receipt of the complaint on 2nd April 2025 by 11.30 pm. 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,” Ikenga said.
“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 added.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has directed the transfer of the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Awka, for discreet investigation.
He said two other suspects, Alla and Emeka, are currently at large, and the command is working to apprehend them. He said the suspects will be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.
