Police arrest murder suspect and recover victim’s body in Rivers
Three suspects have been linked to the murder of Shedrack Chukwem in Rivers State. The police arrested Robinson Uche, who confessed to participating in the crime and led officers to where the victim was buried. The police say a monarch, Elijah Okere, allegedly hired the group to bring the deceased to his palace. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend other suspects involved in the case.
What happened
- The Rivers State Police Command arrested Robinson Uche for his role in the murder of Shedrack Chukwem.
- Uche confessed to the crime and led police to the shallow grave where the victim was buried.
- The police allege that Chief Elijah Okere hired the group to bring Chukwem to his palace.
- The body of Chukwem was recovered and deposited at the Military Hospital Mortuary for autopsy.
- Police are intensifying efforts to apprehend the remaining suspects, including the monarch.
