The Police Command in Anambra state has arrested a male suspect, Chima Ofoeke, in connection with the suspected murder of 23-year-old Mmesoma Umeorini in Uga, Aguata Local Government Area of the state.
A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Tochukwu Ikenga said 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.
Acting on intelligence-led information, police operatives, working with members of the Agunechemba security outfit in Uga, arrested the suspect, 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 later led detectives to the location where the remains of the deceased were recovered.
The statement noted that the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, Nnanna Ama, has directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Awka, for thorough 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 appropriate authorities.
