Man kills girlfriend, hides body in toilet

The Enugu State Police Command has arrested 30-year-old Okpara Emmanuel of the Olympic Layout, One-Day, Enugu, for the alleged murder of his girlfriend, identified as Chinyere, whose other details are presently unknown.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe, said in a statement on Tuesday that Emmanuel was rescued from an angry mob.

The PPRO added that the suspect was subsequently arrested by police operatives attached to Awkunanaw Division on September 21, 2026, around 6.30pm., following information that he had allegedly murdered his girlfriend.

He said, “Preliminary investigation indicates that the suspect allegedly killed the victim on September 19, wrapped her remains in a nylon and locked them inside the toilet of his apartment. The offensive odour of the decomposing body attracted neighbours, who forced the door open and apprehended him before the arrival of the police.

“The putrefying remains were evacuated to a mortuary for preservation and autopsy, while efforts are ongoing to trace and notify her relatives.’

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According to the police spokesman, during preliminary interrogation, the suspect confessed to the crime, stating that the incident followed an argument between him and the deceased over allegations of who infected eachother with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).

He further stated that during the argument, the suspect struck the deceased on the head with a pestle, resulting in her death, and subsequently wrapped and dumped her remains inside the toilet.

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, has ordered the State Criminal Investigation Department to conduct a discreet and thorough investigation to establish the circumstances of the incident and ensure the suspect is arraigned in court upon conclusion of investigations.

“He also cautions members of the public, particularly unsuspecting young women, to inform trusted relatives or friends of their movements and exercise caution about whom they visit or spend time with,” the PPRO added,