The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a male suspect, identified as Chima Ofoeke, in connection with the suspected murder of 23-year-old Mmesoma Umeorini in Uga, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State.
The arrest followed a report by the victim’s mother to the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Umuchu Division that her daughter had been missing since October 16, 2026, despite efforts to establish her whereabouts.
This was contained in a statement issued by SP Tochukwu Ikenga
Police Public Relations Officer
Anambra State Police Command, Awka on Saturday.
Acting on intelligence-led information, police operatives, in collaboration with members of the Agunechemba security outfit in Uga, arrested the suspect, who was identified as the deceased’s alleged former boyfriend.
During preliminary interrogation, the suspect allegedly confessed to killing the victim following the breakdown of their relationship.
He subsequently led detectives to the location where the victim’s remains were discovered and recovered.
In view of the circumstances surrounding the incident, the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama has directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Awka, for a comprehensive and diligent investigation.
The directive, according to the Command, is aimed at ensuring that all circumstances surrounding the incident are thoroughly investigated and that justice is served.
The Command reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property and urged members of the public to promptly report missing-person cases and other suspicious activities to the appropriate authorities.
It further assured the public that additional information would be communicated as the investigation progresses.
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