The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Maureen Chinaka, in a statement made available to the press, disclosed, “On the morning of September 21, 2023, at approximately 8 AM, the Ubakala Police Division in Abia State received a disturbing incident report.
“It was reported that the lifeless body of an individual was discovered in One Mr. Chigbu’s compound.
“The deceased was later identified as Mr. Chigbu Chigozie, a 65-year-old resident of Umumba Nsirimo, Ubakala, Umuahia South LGA.
“He was found lying in a pool of blood with multiple machete wounds to his head. Unfortunately, Mr. Chigbu was confirmed to be deceased”.
The PPRO further stated, “Our officers promptly visited the crime scene, collected essential evidence, and took photographs.
“The victim’s body has been transported to the mortuary, where it will undergo autopsy as part of further investigation.”
According to her, some suspects have been arrested, and preliminary investigations are actively ongoing.
“In the interest of a comprehensive inquiry, this case will be subsequently transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID.
“We want to assure the public that the police are diligently working to apprehend these criminals, she said.
“If anyone has any information that may be useful regarding this case, please contact the police immediately,” the police solicited.
