The Abia State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of one Edward Okorie from Isiugwu, Ohafia, in the Ohafia Local Government Area for allegedly killing his girlfriend, a young nurse identified as Sophy Chika, during a domestic altercation.
Our correspondent learnt on Tuesday that the incident occurred on Monday, at Isiugwu, Ohafia. The deceased, who hailed from Ozu Abam in the Arochukwu Local Government Area of the state, was reportedly involved in a dispute with her boyfriend before the situation escalated.
It was gathered that the couple had been cohabiting in Okagwe village, Ohafia, for over three years prior to the tragic incident. Community sources claimed that an argument between the two turned violent, leading to the nurse’s death.
A source within the community, who pleaded not to be named, said, “The incident happened in the early hours of Monday at Isiugwu Ohafia. They had a misunderstanding, which reportedly escalated, and she was allegedly beaten to death.
Confirming the development, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Abia State Police Command, DSP Maureen Chinaka, said the suspect had been arrested.
