The Anambra State Police Command said it has arrested Ikenna Asiegbu, who allegedly murdered his 22-year-old girlfriend, Chidimma Christopher, in Urutolu village, Mgbakwu, Awka North Local Government Area of the State.
The spokesman of the Command, DSP Ikenga Tochukwu, confirmed the arrest of the suspect in a statement on Sunday.
Tochukwu said: “It could been recall that on 2/3/2022 at about 11am, information received that the suspect beat and murdered the victim in his house at Mgbakwu.
“The victim was rescued and rushed to the hospital where she was confirmed dead by a medical doctor on duty.
“Meanwhile, the case has been transferred to State Criminal Investigation Department for discreet investigation.
“Further development shall be communicated please.”