Police arrest prime suspect in murder of 15-year-old boy in Anambra

Saturday, April 19, 2025 - The Anambra State Police Command has arrested an alleged serial r@pist, Chidiebere Mbene, for the m3rder of a 15-year-old boy in Unubi, Nnewi South Local Government Area of the state.

Spokesperson of the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday, April 18, 2025, said the suspect k!lled the teenage boy after r3ping his elder sister. 

“The Commissioner of Police Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu _fwc MNIPS PhD, today 18th April 2025 commended the Nnewi community for their collaboration with the Police in apprehending an alleged serial r3pist, Chidiebere Mbene ‘m’ aged 33 years,” the statement read.

"The suspect is allegedly involved in the murder of one Nwokedi Michael Somtochukwu a 15-year-old boy in Unubi, Nnewi South Local Government Area on 15th April 2025. The suspect also allegedly r3ped the elder sister of the deceased before he fled the scene.

"This development showcases the effectiveness of community policing and the importance of public cooperation in maintaining law and order.

"To this end, the CP has directed the immediate transfer of the Case to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Awka, for a comprehensive investigation. 

“He also notes the Command's willingness to continue to leverage on community support to effectively apprehend suspects as well as identify unrepentant criminals in the State.”