The Enugu State Police Command has announced that two male suspects, Ezema Onyedikachi (27) and Ugwu Chigozie Anthony (21), have been arraigned in court for the alleged murder of Nweze Chiebonam (29), a student of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). Both suspects have been remanded in correctional custody pending trial.
Police spokesperson, SP Daniel Ndukwe, in a statement on Thursday, said the duo were charged with conspiracy and murder following their arrest in connection with the killing, which occurred during a bonfire night organized by the Faculty of Arts, Department of Archaeology/Heritage Studies on September 12, 2025.
According to the police, the violence stemmed from a minor accident involving the vehicle of Ugwu Anthony and that of the deceased at about 3 a.m. as attendees were leaving the event. Although the quarrel was initially resolved, further investigation revealed that the suspects later conspired, armed themselves with a dagger, and launched a second attack on Chiebonam.
“In the course of the assault, Ezema Onyedikachi collected the dagger from Ugwu Anthony and stabbed Nweze Chiebonam fatally in the chest. He was rushed to the hospital, where he was confirmed dead by the attending doctor,” the police statement read. The dagger used in the attack was also recovered.
The Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, described the incident as “both unfortunate and avoidable.” He expressed condolences to the bereaved family while urging young people to embrace non-violent conflict resolution.
“Citizens, particularly the youths, must eschew violence, exercise self-control, and resolve disputes peacefully,” CP Giwa cautioned.
