Police authorities in Rivers State have arrested a suspect accused of raping and strangling a young woman to death in the Oyigbo local government area of the state.
The unfortunate incident reportedly took place on Monday, when the body of the victim—identified only as Ugochi and said to be an orphan—was discovered lifeless in her room.
The case gained attention after a user on X, who claimed to be a family friend of the deceased, posted about the incident and urged the police to act swiftly.
According to the post, other residents of the compound where the woman lived allegedly fled after her body was found, possibly out of fear of being linked to the crime.
The user further stated that Ugochi’s remains had been deposited in a morgue.
“Ugochi and her sister are helpless orphans who have nobody to fight for them. We are heartbroken. It’s unending tears and agony. Please help our voice get amplified. Please help us get justice,” the post added.
Meanwhile, the spokesperson for the State Police Command, Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed the incident and the arrest of the suspect on Thursday, saying he is in custody.
Iringe-Koko, a Superintendent of Police, stated, “Yes, I can confirm the incident, and the suspect has been arrested. The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Department.
“The body of the woman has been deposited in the morgue, and investigation is ongoing. Further details will be made known in due course”