A 30-year-old man, Okpara Chibuike Emmanuel, has been arraigned for allegedly murdering his 27-year-old girlfriend, Ugwu Chinyere Rosemary, following a dispute over who infected the other with HIV in Enugu State.
The Enugu State Police Command said the suspect was arraigned on Friday, October 16, 2026, after the conclusion of investigations into the alleged murder.
According to a statement issued on Saturday by the police spokesperson, Daniel Ndukwe, Emmanuel allegedly killed Rosemary in his apartment on September 19, 2026, during an argument over the HIV infection.
The police alleged that the suspect struck the victim’s head with a pestle, inflicted deep cuts on her head and neck with a machete, and severed her right wrist.
The severed wrist and other exhibits were reportedly recovered from the apartment during the investigation.
Emmanuel was arrested on September 21, 2026, after he was reportedly rescued from an angry mob.
Following his arraignment, the court ordered that he be remanded in correctional custody pending further proceedings.
The court also directed that the case file be forwarded to the Enugu State Attorney-General through the Directorate of Public Prosecutions for review and legal advice.
The Commissioner of Police, Mamman Bitrus Giwa, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to combating violent crime and ensuring the prosecution of suspects.
He also urged young people, particularly women, to exercise caution in their relationships and remain alert to potential signs of violence.
