By Mokwugwo Ogochukwu
The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has directed investigators to intensify efforts to unravel the circumstances surrounding the suspected murder of a 23-year-old female student found dead in her residence at Alor, Idemili South Local Government Area of the state.
The victim, identified as a student of the College of Nursing Sciences, Alor, was reportedly discovered lifeless in her apartment on June 14, 2026, prompting an immediate police investigation.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said that the case has been transferred from the Nnobi Divisional Police Headquarters to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Awka, for a comprehensive and discreet investigation.
Police operatives who visited the scene observed a deep cut on the deceased’s thigh, alongside other visible injuries and blood stains around the premises, raising strong suspicions of foul play.
As part of the ongoing investigation, the landlord of the property has been taken into custody and is currently undergoing interrogation. The deceased’s body has been deposited in a hospital mortuary pending an autopsy.
CP Orutugu ordered the investigative team to conduct a thorough and professional inquiry into the incident, stressing that no stone should be left unturned in establishing the facts and ensuring that anyone found responsible is brought to justice.
The police commissioner also reassured residents of the command’s commitment to securing justice for the victim and maintaining public safety. He further appealed to members of the public with relevant information that could assist the investigation to come forward and cooperate with law enforcement authorities.
The Anambra State Police Command said it remains determined to uncover the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident and ensure that justice is served.
Mokwugwo Ogochukwu is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
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