The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a key suspect in connection with the gruesome murder of a pregnant nurse in Ogbunike, Oyi Local Government Area, describing the breakthrough as a result of sustained community collaboration and intelligence-led policing.
The suspect, identified as 26-year-old Chibunna Nwafor, also known as “Offonwadile,” was apprehended on February 11, 2026, at his hideout in Umueri community.
According to a statement issued on Friday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the arrest forms part of the Command’s ongoing investigation into the tragic killing, which sparked outrage within the community.
Ikenga said the suspect has been transferred to a higher investigative formation for what he described as “discreet investigative proceedings.”
The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu, commended residents whose cooperation and timely information aided the arrest.
“The Command, through sustained community collaboration and intelligence-driven efforts, took into custody one of the prime suspects in the gruesome murder of a pregnant nurse whose body was mutilated in Ogbunike,” Ikenga stated.
He added that the Commissioner of Police “commends members of the community whose cooperation and timely information significantly contributed to this breakthrough,” while reiterating the Command’s commitment to ensuring that all those involved in the crime are brought to justice.
The police spokesperson assured that investigations are ongoing and promised that further updates would be made available as the case progresses.
The arrest marks a significant step in the effort to unravel the circumstances surrounding the killing and to provide justice for the victim and her family.
