Police in Anambra State have arrested a 35-year-old man, Chukwudalu Ezeani, for allegedly killing his cousin and secretly burying the body in his compound for several months.
The victim, Chinedu Ezeani, aged 52, was reportedly killed on August 1, 2025, at the suspect’s residence in Afube village, Amichi, in Nnewi South Local Government Area.
After the incidanambraaanaaent, the suspect allegedly buried the body in a shallow grave within the compound, keeping the crime hidden for about eight months.
Police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Wednesday.
He explained that the case was first reported as a missing person at the Amichi Police Station before new intelligence prompted a deeper investigation.
Operatives of the State Criminal Investigation Department in Awka later revisited the case, leading to the suspect’s arrest.
According to Ikenga, the suspect confessed during interrogation and took officers to the burial site, where the decomposing remains were recovered.
The body has since been taken for forensic examination, while the suspect is expected to be charged in court once investigations are complete.
Police authorities have reiterated their commitment to justice and urged residents to report any suspicious activities promptly
