Suspected assassins have murdered Wendy Achumba, a female student of the College of Nursing Umulogho, in Obowo LGA of Imo state.
Reports indicate that the student, who was said to be done
with her midwifery but on post basic training, was killed in her apartment on
Thursday.
The deceased hails from Isiala-Ngwa in Abia state, but
details of her death were still sketchy as of the time of filing this report.
Confirming the development, the Imo state police command
said it has launched a manhunt for the killers.
“The Command is aware of the tragic incident involving the
death of a female student of the College of Nursing, Umulogho, whose body was
discovered in her private off-campus apartment,” Henry Okoye, spokesperson for
the command, said in a statement on Friday.
Okoye added that following the report, the DPO and
operatives promptly visited the scene for an on-the-spot assessment, after
which the body was recovered and deposited at the morgue.
Okoye said investigation has commenced to unravel the
circumstances surrounding the incident and arrest those responsible.
He noted that the command has arrested one suspect, who is
currently undergoing preliminary questioning.
“Consequently, the Command appeals to students and members
of the public to remain calm, assuring that the situation is under control and
that every effort is being made to ensure those behind the act are brought to
justice,” the statement added.
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