The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man for the alleged gruesome murder of his girlfriend and concealing her remains in his apartment toilet.
The suspect, identified as Okpara Chibuike Emmanuel of Olympic Layout, One-Day, Enugu, was arrested for allegedly murdering his girlfriend identified simply as Chinyere, whose surname, age and address are yet to be established.
This was disclosed in a press release issued on September 22, 2026, by the Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, SP Daniel Ndukwe.
According to the police, the suspect was rescued from an angry mob and re-arrested by operatives attached to Awkunanaw Division on September 21, 2026, at about 6:30 p.m., following information that he had allegedly murdered his girlfriend.
“Preliminary investigation indicates that the suspect allegedly killed the victim on September 19, wrapped her remains in a nylon and locked them inside the toilet of his apartment.
“The offensive odour of the decomposing body subsequently attracted neighbours, who forced the door open and apprehended him before the arrival of the Police,” the statement said.
The police said the putrefying remains were evacuated to a mortuary for preservation and autopsy, while efforts are ongoing to trace and notify her relatives.
During preliminary interrogation, the suspect confessed to the crime, stating that the incident followed an argument between him and the deceased over allegations of who infected the other with Human Immunodeficiency Virus.
“He further stated that, during the argument, he struck the deceased on the head with a pestle, resulting in her death, and subsequently wrapped and dumped her remains inside the toilet,” the Command said.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, has ordered the State CID to conduct a discreet and thorough investigation to establish the circumstances of the incident and ensure the suspect is arraigned in court upon conclusion of investigations.
He also cautioned members of the public, particularly young women, to inform trusted relatives or friends of their movements and exercise caution about whom they visit or spend time with.
