A 27-year old woman, Ozioma Orakwe, has been arrested over alleged murder of a 75 years old man.
The victim was said to be her relative in Agulu, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State. The suspect was said to have stabbed the deceased in the head and other parts of his body following a brawl.
Confirming the arrest, Police spokesperson, Ikenga Tochukwu, said findings showed the deceased was murdered and set up to look like he committed suicide.
He said: “The Commissioner of Police, CP Echeng Echeng, today 4/3/2022 has admonished citizens to always seek other means of settling their differences than resorting to fight/violence.
“The CP gave this counsel while reacting to arrest of one Ozioma Orakwe ‘F’ age 27years on alleged murder of Martin Orakwe ‘M’ age 75 years of Amatutu village, Agulu Anaocha LGA.
“Against the report received on 2/3/2022 at 3:08pm from one Mr Sunday Orakwe of alleged suicide by the deceased, preliminary investigation reveals that the victim had a cut on his head with marks of violence all over his body.
“Additional information shows that before the death of the victim, he had a disagreement with the suspect which resulted in a fight.
“Meanwhile, police operatives have recovered the body of the deceased and the suspect has also made useful statement that is helping in the ongoing investigation.
“The case shall be charged to court after a conclusive investigation.”
