Operatives of Ihiala Police Division, Anambra State, South-East Nigeria, have arrested two suspects in connection with the murder of an 80-year-old woman, Mrs. Theresa Igbojonu.
The suspects, Chidiebere Igboanugo and Emmanuel Ibeabuchi, both males, allegedly tied the octogenarian’s legs and mouth before killing her.
The incident occurred at about 11.30 pm, on April 2, 2025, at Umunwaji Ogboro community, Ihiala.
A statement by the State Police Command spokesman, SP Tochukwu, disclosed that one of the suspects, Chidiebere Igboanugo, was arrested by operatives of Joint Security Team during a patrol in Ihiala on April 5.
His arrest was sequence to the deceased son sighting the suspect riding a black-coloured CG motorcycle they stole from the deceased.
“Upon interrogation of Chidiebere, the security operatives acted swiftly yesterday, 7th April 2025 and arrested Emmanuel Ibeabuchi, whom Chidiebere mentioned as part of the gang that committed the crime.
“Further information revealed that two other suspects known as Alla and Emeka, currently at large, are part of their gang members,” the statement said.
