The Enugu State Police Command has identified the 27-year-old woman allegedly killed by her boyfriend in Enugu as Chinyere Rosemary Ugwu, a graduate of Medical Laboratory Science from the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu.
Ugwu, who recently completed her National Youth Service Corps programme, was allegedly killed at the residence of her boyfriend, 30-year-old Okpara Chibuike Emmanuel, in the Olympic Layout area of Enugu.
According to the police, preliminary investigations indicated that the incident followed an argument concerning allegations about the source of an HIV infection.
The suspect was alleged to have struck Ugwu on the head with a pestle, leading to her death.
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Police said the suspect allegedly wrapped her remains in nylon and locked them inside the toilet. Neighbours reportedly became suspicious after noticing an offensive odour, forced the door open and apprehended him before police arrived.
The deceased’s family has since been identified and interviewed as investigations continue. Her remains were deposited at a mortuary for preservation and autopsy.
The Enugu State Commissioner of Police, Mamman Giwa, assured the family that justice would be served.
The police also urged members of the public, especially women, to remain vigilant in their relationships and ensure that trusted people are aware of their whereabouts.
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