By Victor Nwegede, Abakaliki
The Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of one Ezeoke Chidera in connection with the alleged murder of his neighbour, a 60-year-old woman identified as Mrs. Awoke Rose, in the early hours of yesterday.
The tragic incident occurred in Egugho, Ezzagu community, Ishielu Local Government Area of the state.
According to eyewitness accounts and preliminary police investigations, the suspect allegedly attacked the victim with a shovel around 6:00 a.m., striking her multiple times and leaving her in a pool of blood.
Police Public Relations Officer, SP Joshua Ukandu, who disclosed the development in a statement, said the suspect was apprehended shortly after a distress call alerted law enforcement to the scene.
“On 02/06/2025 at about 0600hrs, we received a report that one Ezeoke Chidera, who lives in the same compound with Mrs. Awoke Rose, aged about 60 years, attacked her by hitting her several times with a shovel and abandoned her in a pool of her blood.
“Officers of the command were able to apprehend the suspect. The command is currently investigating to understand the motive of the brazen attack,” the statement read.
The body of the deceased has been taken to a morgue for autopsy, as investigations continue into the motive and circumstances surrounding the brutal killing.
The police have assured the public that justice will be pursued diligently.
