Two arrested after woman’s body found in Anambra culvert
Thankgod Ikechukwu Ikwugwara and Makuochukwu Uzoigwe have been arrested by the Anambra State Police Command in connection with the murder of a 33-year-old woman. The suspects allegedly lured the victim to their residence and killed her before dumping her body near Jesus Bus Stop, Oraifite. The case began after the deceased’s mother reported her missing at the Oraifite Divisional Police Headquarters. Police say both suspects have confessed and will be charged after investigations.
What happened
- The deceased was allegedly murdered on March 13, 2026, after being lured to the suspects' residence.
- Her body was found in a culvert near Jesus Bus Stop, Oraifite, on March 14, 2026.
- The case was reported to police on March 13, 2026, and transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department.
- The suspects, Thankgod Ikechukwu Ikwugwara (26) and Makuochukwu Uzoigwe (20), were arrested on 6 June, 2026.
- Police say both suspects confessed to the crime and will be charged to court after investigations.
