Enugu State Police Command have arrested a 30-year-old man, Okpara Emmanuel, over the alleged murd£r of his girlfriend.
The deceased was simply identified as Chinyere, as her surname, age and address were yet to be established.
Emmanuel was apprehended at his residence at Olympic Layout, One-Day, Enugu, according to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Command’s spokesperson, Daniel Ndukwe, at the State Headquarters GRA, Enugu.
During preliminary interrogation, Emmanuel confessed to k!ll!ng the deceased after an argument between the duo over the source of a Human Immunodeficiency Virus.
He later said that during the argument, he hit her with a pestle, eventually leading to her death.
On September 21, 2026, at about 6:30 pm, following information that he had allegedly mŭrdered his girlfriend.
Preliminary investigation indicates that the suspect allegedly killed the victim on September 19, wrapped her remains in nylon and locked them inside the toilet of his apartment.
“The offensive odour of the decomposing body subsequently attracted neighbours, who forced the door open and apprehended him before the arrival of the police.
The putrefying remains were evacuated to a mortuary for preservation and autopsy, while efforts are ongoing to trace and notify her relatives.
During preliminary interrogation, the suspect confessed to the crime, stating that the incident followed an argument between him and the deceased over allegations of who infected the other with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
He further stated that, during the argument, he stru<k the deceased on the h£ad with a pestl£, resulting in her death, and subsequently wrapped and dumped her remains inside the toilet,” the statement partly read.
