Wendy Achumba, a female nursing student, was murdered in her flat in the Umudara Obowo Local Government Area of Imo State. The Imo State Police Command has deployed its personnel to locate the suspected murderers.
The Command’s spokesperson, Henry Okoye, stated that the special squad was dispatched to the area to pursue the perpetrators after receiving a report of the tragic incident.
“The DPO and operatives promptly visited the scene to conduct an on-the-spot assessment following the report. Subsequently, the body was recovered and deposited at the mortuary. An investigation has been initiated to elucidate the circumstances of the incident and apprehend the perpetrators.”
In the interim, a suspect has been apprehended for preliminary interrogation in order to support ongoing investigations.
“As a result, the Command urges students and members of the public to maintain composure, reassuring them that the situation is under control and that every effort is being made to ensure that those responsible for the incident are brought to justice,” he stated.