By Uzo Ugwunze
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a male suspect, Chima Ofoeke, in connection with the suspected murder of a 23-year-old lady, Mmesoma Umeorini, in Uga, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State.
According to a press release made available to newsmen on October 24,2026 by the Police Public Relations Officer Anambra State Police Command, Awka,SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the arrest followed a report by the victim’s mother to the Divisional Police Officer, Umuchu Division, that her daughter had been missing since 16th October, 2026, despite all efforts to locate her.
Acting on intelligence-led information, police operatives, in collaboration with members of the Agunechemba security outfit in Uga, arrested the suspect who was identified as the deceased’s alleged former boyfriend.
During preliminary interrogation, the suspect allegedly confessed to killing the victim following the breakdown of their relationship. He subsequently led detectives to the location where the remains of the deceased were discovered and recovered.
The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, has directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Awka, for a comprehensive and diligent investigation to ensure justice is served.
The Command reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property and urged members of the public to promptly report cases of missing persons and other suspicious activities to the nearest police station.
Uzo Ugwunze is of the Anambra State Ministry of Information and Value Reformation