Chinedum Elekwachi
Police command in Anambra State has arrested a 26-year old man, Anikpe Valentine Chibuike for allegedly stabbing his girlfriend to death over infidelity in Ekwulobia in Aguata Local Government Area of the state.
The deceased, Ogechukwu Mmadubugwu, a 35-year old single mother was said to have died after she was stabbed in the neck with a knife by suspect.
The suspect reportedly suffered emotional trauma after going bankrupt in attempt to establish a business for the deceased.
Confirming the incident, Police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga said the command would charge the suspect after conclusion of investigations.
He said, “The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 26-year old male suspect, Anikpe Valentine Chibuike.
“This is in connection with the murder of his girlfriend, Ogechukwu Mmadubugwu, a 35-year old single mother in Ekwulobia, Aguata Local Government Area of the State.
Arrest by SCID operatives
“The arrest was carried out by operatives attached to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Awka, on 7th January 2026.
The Command described as false and misleading claims that persons the suspect owed money carried out the crime.
“During interrogation, the suspect confessed to stabbing the victim in the neck with a knife, an act that led to her death.
“The incident reportedly occurred at about 12.00 midnight on 9th December 2025.
“According to the suspect’s confession, the act was allegedly committed over suspicion of infidelity.
The suspected confessed to going bankrupt and becoming a chronic debtor while attempting to establish a business for the victim.
“He became emotionally distressed, which led to the fatal confrontation.
The suspect in a bid to mislead investigators and aid his escape from the crime scene dropped a fake letter.
According to the police, the letter claimed that he had been kidnapped by people he owed money.
“As part of ongoing investigative procedures, detectives have visited the mortuary where the deceased’s body was deposited.
The tragic incident has sparked outrage and renewed conversations around domestic violence and relationship-related crimes within the community.
“The Command also urges members of the public to seek lawful and peaceful means of resolving disputes.
They are also urged to report early signs of domestic violence to security agencies to prevent avoidable tragedies.”
