The Anambra State Police Command has arraigned two suspects over the murder of an Onitsha-based businessman, late Mr. Ikechukwu Simon Nwite, and the theft of his money.
The two suspects, Chiemerie Anieke and Godwin Nnabuike Nwokporo, were arraigned before the High Court in Onitsha on 18 March 2026.
Chiemerie Anieke, the prime suspect, allegedly used a pestle to strike his master, Mr. Ikechukwu Nwite, on the head, resulting in his death.
The suspect was also linked to an attack on one Ogechukwu Nwite in Fegge, Onitsha.
Godwin Nnabuike Nwokporo allegedly aided the commission of the crime by providing a bank account through which over Eight Million Naira (₦8,000,000) belonging to the late Nwite was fraudulently transferred.
He was arraigned before the High Court in Onitsha alongside the principal suspect.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Command’s spokesman, SP Ikenga Tochukwu, said that operatives of the Command recovered the sum of Six Million Naira (₦6,000,000) from the suspects, being part of the stolen funds, which has been tendered as an exhibit in the ongoing court proceedings.
According to the statement, the suspects have since been remanded at a Correctional Centre pending further proceedings in the matter.
The Anambra State Police Command reiterated its commitment to ensuring that justice is served and warned individuals against engaging in criminal activities, stating that the long arm of the law will always catch up with offenders.
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