The Anambra State Police Command has launched a full investigation into the suspected murder of a pregnant woman whose body was discovered hanging from a cashew tree along the Uke/Ideani road in Idemili North Local Government Area.
Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, described the incident as “deeply unfortunate” and a chilling reminder of man’s inhumanity to man. He made the remarks during a call to stakeholders and community leaders in the area, urging them to provide any useful information that could aid in identifying those responsible for the crime.
“This act is a grave affront to our shared humanity. We must work together to ensure justice is served,” CP Orutugu stated, emphasizing that the command is committed to conducting a thorough investigation.
Police operatives from the Ogidi Division have already recovered the body and deposited it at a local mortuary, as efforts continue to ascertain the identity of the victim.
In a statement issued by SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Anambra State Police Command, the force also appealed to members of the public who may have information related to the incident to come forward.
Further updates on the investigation will be provided as new developments emerge