Anambra Shock: 33-Year-Old Serial Rapist Arrested for Murder of 15-Year-Old Boy in Unubi – Police Launch Full Investigation
By SpringNewsNG Media Limited | April 18, 2025
The police revealed that the suspect allegedly sexually assaulted the victim’s elder sister before proceeding to kill the teenage boy in an attempt to silence witnesses and flee the scene.
According to a press release issued on Friday, April 18, 2025, by the command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the shocking incident occurred on April 15, 2025, and was brought to light through swift community collaboration and police action.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, commends the residents of Nnewi for their support in ensuring the immediate arrest of the suspect. Their vigilance has been critical in cracking this heinous crime,” the statement read.
Suspect Transferred to State CID as Investigation Intensifies
In response to the gravity of the crime, CP Orutugu has ordered the immediate transfer of the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Awka for thorough investigation.
The Commissioner emphasized that this case underlines the importance of community-police partnerships in uncovering criminal networks and bringing offenders to justice.
“Community policing remains a powerful tool in combating crime,” CP Orutugu noted. “We remain committed to working with residents to track down and prosecute all unrepentant criminals in Anambra State.”
Public Reaction and Call for Justice
The tragic killing of young Somtochukwu has sent shockwaves through the community, prompting calls for swift justice and increased security measures in rural areas like Unubi.
Residents have praised the police for their quick response but demanded that the suspect face the full weight of the law, including prosecution for both the sexual assault and the murder.
As the investigation continues, authorities are urging anyone with further information to come forward and assist the police in ensuring swift and decisive justice.
