The Enugu State Police Command has arrested 51-year-old security officer Emeka Emmanuel Nwangwu for the gruesome murder of his 19-year-old maternal cousin, Loveth Uloma Nwangwu.
The suspect, a member of the Neighbourhood Security Watch Group, committed the crime at a pharmacy in Nsukka, where he was subsequently apprehended.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, condemned the crime and the brutal manner in which it was carried out, consoling the family and assuring the public that justice will be served.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe, stated that the victim had reported defilement, assault, and threats to her life at Umabor Police Station on November 28, 2025. The suspect was initially arrested but pleaded for forgiveness.
According to the statement:
“The Enugu State Police Command, through operatives of the Nsukka Urban Division and with the support of the Neighbourhood Watch Group, arrested Emeka Emmanuel Nwangwu (male, 51) on December 1, 2025, for the murder of his maternal cousin, Loveth Uloma Nwangwu, aged 19.
“The deceased had earlier reported defilement, sexual abuse, abduction, and threats to her life against the suspect on November 28, 2025, at Umabor Division. She alleged that she had been living with the suspect since 2019, at age 13, following the death of his wife, and that he restricted her communication with family and friends while subjecting her to sexual abuse.
“After attempting to escape to her family home in Enugu-Ezike, Igbo-Eze North LGA, the suspect allegedly threatened her with a firearm, forcing her back to his residence in Ibeku-Opi, Nsukka LGA, where she was locked in a room. She later escaped using a spare key and reported the incident to the police, who issued her a medical report form for examination.
“The suspect and his family were invited to the station, where he confessed, sought forgiveness, and promised to return her property. The family, citing personal ties, initially chose not to prosecute the case but opted for spiritual cleansing due to the incestuous and abominable nature of the act.
“Tragically, while receiving treatment at a pharmacy in Nsukka, the suspect forced his way in, assaulted her, and struck her head repeatedly on the floor, causing fatal injuries. The victim was taken to the hospital, where her death was confirmed. Her remains have been deposited in the mortuary for preservation and autopsy. The suspect was rearrested and is now in police custody.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, condemned the crime and the cruel manner in which it was committed, consoling the family and assuring the public that justice will be served. He has directed the State Criminal Investigation Department (State CID) to investigate the case meticulously and ensure that it is charged to court within record time.”
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