Two Suspects Arrested For Killing 80-Year-Old, Stealing Motorcycle

The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended two individuals in connection with the murder of an 80-year-old woman in Ihiala region of the state.

Reports indicate that the suspects tied the victim’s legs and mouth before killing her, then took her black CG motorcycle.

SP Tochukwu Ikenga, spokesman for Anambra State Police, confirmed this in a statement issued on Tuesday.

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Ikenga mentioned that the investigation into the incident has been underway since the complaint was filed on April 2, 2025.

He said, “Today, April 8, 2025, the Ihiala Divisional Police Station has in custody one Chidiebere Igboanugo and Emmanuel Ibeabuchi, all males from Umunwaji Ogboro, Ihiala, over the murder of an 80-year-old woman.

“The victim, late Mrs Theresa Igbojonu of the same village, was tied on both legs and mouth before her murder. Meanwhile, a black CG motorcycle allegedly stolen from the deceased has been recovered.

“Investigation of the incident has been ongoing since the receipt of the complaint on 2nd April 2025 by 11.30 pm.”

Ikenga also mentioned that a joint security team, while on patrol in Ihiala, arrested Igboanugo on April 5, 2025, after the deceased’s son spotted the stolen motorcycle being ridden by the suspect near Ezego junction in Ihiala.

“Upon interrogation of Chidiebere, the security operatives acted swiftly on Monday, April 7, 2025 and arrested Emmanuel Ibeabuchi, whom Chidiebere mentioned as part of the gang that committed the crime.

“Further information revealed that two other suspects known as Alla and Emeka, currently at large, are part of their gang.

“The Commissioner of Police has directed the immediate transfer of the Case to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Awka, for discreet investigation and urges the operatives to intensify efforts in arresting the mentioned suspects that are currently on the run,” he added.

He stated that the suspects would be taken to court once the investigation is complete.

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via: Information Nigeria