Delight Chinedum

Police in Anambra state have arrested two suspects over alleged murder of an 80-year old woman in Ihiala, Ihiala local government area of the state.

Command Spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga who confirmed this on Tuesday gave the names of the suspects as Chidiebere Igboanugo and Emmanuel Ibeabuchi, all from Umunwaji Ogboro, Ihiala.

He said the deceased, Mrs Theresa Igbojonu of the same village was tied on both legs and mouth before her murder.

He added that a black CG motorcycle allegedly stolen from the deceased has been recovered.

Ikenga however hinted that two other suspects known as Alla and Emeka said to be members of the gang are currently at large.

He said, “Today, 8th April 2025, the Divisional Police Station have in custody one Chidiebere Igboanugo and Emmanuel Ibeabuchi all males from Umunwaji Ogboro, Ihiala over the murder of an 80 years old woman.

“The victim, late Mrs Theresa Igbojonu of the same village was tied on both the legs and mouth before her murder.

“Meanwhile, a black CG motorcycle allegedly stolen from the deceased has been recovered.

“Investigation of the incident has been ongoing since the receipt of the complaint on 2nd April 2025 by 11.30 pm.

“Meanwhile, 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.

“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.

“The Commissioner of Police has directed the immediate transfer of the Case to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Awka for discreet investigation.

“He urges the Operatives to intensify efforts in arresting the mentioned suspects that are currently on the run.

“The suspects would be charged to Court on conclusion of the investigations.”