By Okechukwu Onuegbu
Anambra State Police command have arrested two young men, Chidiebere Igboanugo and Emmanuel Ibeabuchi for allegedly killing an 80-year-old woman, late Mrs Theresa Igbojonu of Umunwaji Ogboro, Ihiala, Ihiala Local Government Area (LGA).
The suspects, who also hail from the same community with the deceased, allegedly committed the crime on April 2nd, 2025 after tying the deceased on both legs and mouth, and ran away with her black CG motorcycle.The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Mr Tochukwu Ikenga, who confirmed the arrest, said the suspects were in the custody of the Ihiala Divisional Police Station as at today, 8th April 2025, but the Police Commissioner, Dr Ikioye Orutugu has directed the immediate transfer of the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Awka for discreet investigation.
According to him, investigation of the incident has been ongoing since the receipt of the complaint on 2nd April 2025 by 11.30 pm but a Joint Security Team during a patrol in Ihiala succeeded in arresting Chidiebere Igboanugo on 5th April when the deceased son sighted him riding with the stolen motorcycle along Ezego junction in Ihiala.
“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 police commissioner urged the Operatives to intensify efforts in arresting the mentioned suspects that are currently on the run. The suspects would be charged to Court on conclusion of the investigations. Meanwhile, a black CG motorcycle allegedly stolen from the deceased has been recovered,” he added.
