Imo student nurse’s alleged killers arrested.

By Chidi Nkwopara

Two suspects linked to the murder of student nurse Miss Wendy Achumba in Umuadara, Umulogho, Obowo local council area of Imo State have been taken into custody.

The suspects, Onyema Okonkwo, a vulcanizer, and a colleague identified only as Emmanuel, were apprehended after a rapid security sweep carried out by community youths led by Chidiebere Iweajunwa.

A viral video shows Onyema Okonkwo describing how the pair allegedly raped the victim before Emmanuel slit her throat with a knife.

According to information received by Vanguard, the suspects admitted that when the victim recognized them, they struck her with a stick, causing serious head injuries, before slitting her throat in an attempt to conceal their identities and evade arrest.

A villager explained how the crime was carried out without anyone hearing the victim’s pleas: “She was the only one in the house. The owner of the house is based in America. There were three student nurses occupying the house, but two went for their nursing experience, leaving only Wendy in the compound.”

The villager added, “All I can add is that the suspects carefully plotted and executed the crime. I thank Umulogho youths for redeeming the image of the community. The act is barbaric and condemnable. Those responsible for the young girl’s death must be made to face the full weight of the law.”

Imo State Police Command had not issued a statement on the arrests at the time of reporting.

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