By Sabiu Abdullahi
The Abia State Police Command has taken into custody a man identified as Edward Okorie for the alleged killing of his girlfriend, Sophy Chika, in Ohafia Local Government Area of the state.
Reports indicate that the suspect, who is from Isiugwu in Ohafia, was involved in a domestic dispute with the victim, a nurse, before her death. Chika was said to be from Ozu Abam in Arochukwu Local Government Area.
Sources familiar with the incident, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to security concerns, said the couple had been living together in Okagwe village prior to the tragedy. According to the sources, a disagreement between them escalated and led to the fatal outcome.
One of the sources said, “The tragedy struck yesterday, at Isiugwu Ohafia, in Ohafia LGA, Mr Edward Okorie killed his girlfriend. Miss Sophy Chika, who hails from Ozu Abam in Arochukwu LGA of Abia State, was killed by Mr Edward Okorie, an indigene of Isiugwu Ohafia, over a minor misunderstanding that ensued between them.
“The lovers, who were cohabiting for over three years now, had a misunderstanding in the early hour of yesterday and she was reportedly beaten to death by Mr Edward Okorie.”
Confirming the development, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Abia State Police Command, DSP Maureen Chinaka, said she received a briefing from the Divisional Police Officer in Ohafia regarding the case.
She explained that the matter has been moved to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Umuahia for further inquiry.
“Yes, the attention of the Divisional Police Headquarters, Ohafia, was called to it. Suspect has been apprehended, and the case will be transferred to SCID today by the DPO”
Chinaka added that the police have begun a detailed investigation to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
The incident has caused grief and outrage among residents of the Abam community, with many calling for justice and a thorough investigation.
