The Enugu State Police Command has arraigned a 30-year-old man, Okpara Chibuike Emmanuel, over the alleged murd£r of his 27-year-old girlfriend, Ugwu Chinyere Rosemary.
The suspect was arraigned on Friday, October 16, 2026, following the conclusion of police investigations and was remanded in correctional custody by the court.
According to a statement by the police, the incident occurred on September 19, 2026, in the suspect’s apartment following an argument between the couple over who had infected the other with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
Investigations allegedly revealed that the suspect struck the victim’s head with a pestle, inflicted deep cuts on her head and neck with a machete, and severed her right wrist.
The police said the severed wrist and other exhibits were recovered from the apartment.
On Saturday, October 17, the court also ordered that the case file be forwarded to the state Attorney-General through the Directorate of Public Prosecutions for review and legal advice.
The Commissioner of Police, Mamman Bitrus Giwa, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to tackling violent crime and ensuring the prosecution of alleged offenders.
The police did not disclose further details about the court proceedings.
