The Enugu State Police Command has arrested 33-year-old Ikechukwu Okoye and his 39-year-old girlfriend, Juliet Ogbodo, for the alleged abduction and homicide of 70-year-old Mrs Mary Nwatu.
The suspects, each natives of Onuorie-Obuno in Akpugo, Nkanu West Native Authorities Space (LGA), reportedly kidnapped the sufferer on September 14, 2024.
The suspects killed and buried Nwatu in a shallow grave earlier than demanding a ₦6 million ransom from her kids.
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Confirming the couple’s arrest, the Police spokesperson, DSP Daniel Ndukwe disclosed that Okoye, a kinsman of the sufferer, confessed to the crime following his arrest by the Anti-Kidnapping Tactical Squad.
He admitted to luring Nwatu to his home, killing her, and later demanding ransom funds.
The suspects accepted ₦20,000 from the sufferer’s kids beneath the pretence of permitting them to talk to her earlier than additional funds.
Ogbodo admitted realizing concerning the crime however claimed she remained silent out of concern.
The sufferer’s stays have been exhumed for post-mortem, and police assured that every one these concerned would face justice.
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