Delight Chinedum

Police in Anambra state have arrested suspected murderer of a Policewoman in Ukpor in Nnewi South Local Government Area of the state.

Command spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga who disclosed this on Tuesday said the 35 years old suspect, Ewulu Chikwo was nabbed by Operatives attached to Rapid Response Squad/Anti-Kidnapping unit.

He said the suspect during interrogation, confessed to be among the criminals that attacked Ukpor Divisional Police Headquarters where a Policewoman, Inspector Stella Maris was gruesomely murdered.

He said, “Police Operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad/Anti-Kidnapping unit acting on credible information on April 25, 2025 busted a criminal Camp at Ukpor.

“They arrested one Ewulu Chikwo ‘m’ aged 35 years from Osumoghu Isieke Village, Ihiala LGA.

“The suspect and his gang members were allegedly planning to enforce illegal Sit-At-Home in the area the following Monday.

“During the interrogation of the suspect, he confessed to being a member of the Proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

“He also confessed to be among the armed criminals that attacked the Ukpor Divisional Police Headquarters in the year 2022 where a Policewoman, Inspector Stella Maris was gruesomely murdered.

“Given the above, the Joint Security Force has intensified patrols in the area.

“The State Police Command has equally assured of swift action on any security information, especially as it affects the arrest of other gang members in the area.”