The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 26‑year‑old man, Anikpe Valentine Chibuike, for the fatal stabbing of his girlfriend, Ogechukwu Mmadubugwu, in Ekwulobia, Aguata Local Government Area.
The suspect was taken into custody on January 7, 2026, by officers of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Awka, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the State Police Public Relations Officer, said in a statement in Awka on Sunday, January 11, 2026.
The 35‑year‑old victim was found with fatal neck injuries following an incident that occurred around midnight on December 9, 2025.
Police said the suspect confessed to the stabbing, reportedly motivated by suspicions of infidelity.
He is also alleged to have tried to mislead investigators by leaving a fabricated note claiming he had been kidnapped.
The Police Command has debunked claims circulating online that the crime involved individuals to whom the suspect owed money, describing such reports as false and misleading.
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Officers have visited the mortuary where the victim’s body is being held as part of ongoing investigations.
The command urged the public to resolve disputes peacefully and report any signs of domestic violence.
The suspect is expected to face prosecution once the investigation concludes.