Enugu Police arrest man for alleged murder of girlfriend

The Enugu State Police Command has arrested 30-year-old Okpara Emmanuel for the alleged murder of his girlfriend, identified as Chinyere. The incident reportedly occurred on September 19, 2026.

According to police reports, the suspect confessed to killing the victim during an argument regarding the source of a Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection. Emmanuel stated that he struck the deceased on the head with a pestle during the dispute. Following the act, he allegedly wrapped her remains in nylon and locked them inside the toilet of his apartment.

Neighbors discovered the body after being alerted by an offensive odor. They forced entry into the apartment and apprehended the suspect before police arrived. Emmanuel was rescued from an angry mob and re-arrested by operatives from the Awkunanaw Division. The victim's remains have been moved to a mortuary for autopsy, and authorities are working to identify and notify her relatives.