Abia Police Command has arrested one Edward Okorie, for allegedly k!lling his girlfriend, Sophy Chika.
Okorie, from Isiugwu, Ohafia, in Ohafia Local Government Area, allegedly m8rdered Chika, a nurse, during a domestic altercation on Monday, February 23, 2026.
It was gathered that the couple had been living together in Okagwe village in Ohafia before the incident occurred.
Sources within the community disclosed that an argument between the two allegedly escalated, leading to the nurse’s d3ath.
“The tragedy struck yesterday, at Isiugwu Ohafia, in Ohafia LGA, Mr Edward Okorie k!lled his girlfriend,” the source told punch.
“Miss Sophy Chika, who hails from Ozu Abam in Arochukwu LGA of Abia State, was k!lled 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.”
The spokesperson of the State Police Command, DSP Maureen Chinaka, who confirmed the incident stated that the Divisional Police Officer in Ohafia briefed her on the matter.
According to Chinaka, the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Umuahia, for thorough investigation.
“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,” she said.
She assured that the Command has commenced an investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident.
