Man arrested after girlfriend’s death in Anambra
A 26-year-old man, Chibuike Anikpe, has been arrested by the Anambra State Police Command for allegedly stabbing his girlfriend, Ogochukwu Mmadubugwu, to death in Ekwulobia. The arrest was confirmed by the State Police Public Relations Officer, Tochukwu Ikenga, who also dismissed rumours linking the incident to debts. Anikpe reportedly confessed to the crime, citing suspicions of infidelity and financial distress as motives. The police have begun investigations and plan to charge the suspect in court.
What happened
- Chibuike Anikpe was arrested by operatives of the State Criminal Investigation Department, Awka, on January 7.
- He confessed to stabbing Ogochukwu Mmadubugwu in the neck on December 9, 2025, over suspicions of infidelity.
- The police dismissed claims that the killing was related to debts owed by the suspect.
- Anikpe allegedly left a fake letter claiming he had been kidnapped by creditors to divert suspicion.
- The police stated that the suspect will be charged in court after investigations are concluded.
