Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of one Okwuchukwu Ezimuo, aged 45, over alleged killing of his relative during land dispute in Awka-Etiti, Idemili South LGA of Anambra State.
The Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who disclosed this in a release on Wednesday, said the incident occurred on the evening of Monday, 22nd September, 2025, at Umunocha Village, Awka-Etiti.
He said the man was arrested by operatives attached to the Nnobi Police Divisional Headquarters.
The PPRO explained that preliminary information revealed that the victim, Joseph Dike, aged 65, collapsed after he was struck on the chest by the suspect during a quarrel over family land. According to him, the victim was immediately rushed to nearby hospital, where he was confirmed dead on arrival by a medical doctor on duty.
The statement added that operatives of the Command swiftly visited the scene of the incident, where relevant evidence, including photographs, were taken to aid investigation.
Ikenga also hinted that the suspect is currently in custody, where he is undergoing interrogation.
According to the statement, the Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu in his reaction, condemned such violent act, describing the death as avoidable.
The CP, urged citizens to always seek peaceful means of resolving disputes and to avoid violence at all times, as it only breeds tragedy.The CP further directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Awka, for discreet investigation.
The Command assured that it would unravel the full circumstances surrounding the incident and ensure that justice is served,, adding that the suspect would be charged to court once investigations are concluded.
