Abia police arrest Edward Okorie for allegedly killing girlfriend Sophy Chika during a domestic altercation in Ohafia; investigation is ongoing

Edward Okorie has been arrested by the Abia State Police Command for allegedly killing his girlfriend, a young nurse identified as Sophy Chika, during a domestic dispute in Isiugwu, Ohafia Local Government Area.

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The incident reportedly occurred on Monday, at the couple’s residence in Okagwe village, where they had been cohabiting for over three years. Community sources indicated that a disagreement between the pair escalated into violence, resulting in the nurse’s death.

A local resident, who asked not to be named, said, “The incident happened in the early hours of Monday at Isiugwu, Ohafia. They had a misunderstanding, which reportedly escalated, and she was allegedly beaten to death.”

Confirming the arrest, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Abia State Police Command, DSP Maureen Chinaka, stated that the Divisional Police Officer in Ohafia had reported the matter and that the case would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Umuahia for further investigation.

“Yes, the attention of the Divisional Police Headquarters, Ohafia, was drawn to the incident. The suspect has been apprehended, and the case will be transferred to the SCID today by the DPO,” Chinaka said.

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Residents of the Abam community have expressed grief and are calling for justice, urging authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.