Man flees Abia community after killing woman, stabbing girlfriend

Metro Man flees Abia community after killing woman, stabbing girlfriend Published on April 16, 2026 By Daniel Chibuike Abia State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a woman, Ezinna Ariwodo, by one Chinedu Anamelechi in Umunagu Amakama, Umuahia South LGA of Abia State. The suspect, who was said to be a local security personnel, also stabbed his girlfriend who is a sister to deceased, and shot another young man from Amakama, before fleeing to an unknown place. A statement by Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Maureen Chinaka, on Thursday said that upon receipt of the report, operatives of the Command swiftly raced to the scene where they found the lifeless body of the deceased in a pool of blood with gunshot injuries. Chinaka who who explained that the injured victims were rescued and rushed to the hospital where they are currently receiving treatment, said the deceased was confirmed dead by medical personnel. The PPRO said that the body of the slain woman has been deposited in the mogue for autopsy and preservation, adding that exhibits were also recovered from the scene. “Normalcy has since been restored in the area and members of the community were advised not to take laws into their hands. Investigation is ongoing as efforts are in place to apprehend the suspect,” she added. Don't Miss Police arraign man for killing father in Kebbi You may like Police arraign man for killing father in Kebbi Police confirm abduction of 14 JAMB UTME candidates in Benue NDLEA, police partner to fight drug abuse, trafficking in Ogun FRSC expresses worry as route violation offences increase on Abia major roads Zone 7 Police Niger State orders probe into alleged cybercrime, extortion by personnel Police dismantle suspected ‘spirits’ in Kano

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