Two suspected criminals have been nabbed by men of the Anambra State Police Command for allegedly killing an 80-year-old woman, Theresa Igbojonu, in the Ihiala part of the state.
The Anambra Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed that the suspects stole a black CG motorcycle from their victim.
According to Ikenga on Tuesday, the suspects tied the victim’s legs and mouth before murdering her.
He said, “Today, April 8, 2025, the Ihiala Divisional Police Station has in custody one Chidiebere Igboanugo and Emmanuel Ibeabuchi, all males from Umunwaji Ogboro, Ihiala, over the murder of an 80-year-old woman.
“The victim, late Mrs Theresa Igbojonu of the same village, was tied on both legs and mouth before her murder. Meanwhile, a black CG motorcycle allegedly stolen from the deceased has been recovered.
“Investigation of the incident has been ongoing since the receipt of the complaint on 2nd April 2025 by 11.30 pm.”
Ikenga also added that a joint security team during a patrol in Ihiala had earlier arrested Igboanugo on April 5, 2025, when the deceased’s son sighted the stolen motorcycle being driven by the suspect along Ezego junction in Ihiala.
“Upon interrogation of Chidiebere, the security operatives acted swiftly on Monday, April 7, 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.
“The Commissioner of Police has directed the immediate transfer of the Case to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Awka, for discreet investigation and urges the operatives to intensify efforts in arresting the mentioned suspects that are currently on the run,” he added.
He said the suspects would be charged to court after the investigations.
