Police hold suspects in Imo nursing student’s murder investigation
The Imo State Police Command has detained the boyfriend of murdered nursing student Wendy Achumba as investigations continue into her death. Two suspects, Onyema Okonkwo and Emmanuel Onyekachi, have also been arrested in connection with the case. Police say forensic analysis and further investigations are ongoing, and anyone found innocent will be released. The incident has drawn attention to the circumstances surrounding Wendy Achumba’s death in her off-campus residence.
What happened
- Wendy Achumba, a 21-year-old nursing student, was found dead in her off-campus residence in Umulogho, Obowo.
- Her boyfriend, who initially reported the incident, is being held by police as investigations proceed.
- Onyema Okonkwo allegedly confessed to raping and killing Wendy Achumba, and implicated Emmanuel Onyekachi as an accomplice.
- Police say forensic tests and further interrogations are underway to determine the involvement of all suspects.
- The suspects have been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation and possible prosecution.
