The family of late Ugwu Susan Chinyere, who was allegedly murdered by her boyfriend, Okpara Chibuike Emmanuel, in Enugu State, has made a desperate appeal for justice, weeks after the gruesome incident. In a heartfelt plea, the deceased’s sister called on Nigerians, particularly legal practitioners in Nsukka, Enugu State, to assist the family in ensuring the perpetrator faces the full weight of the law.
The young woman who made the appeal in a video said: “Nigerians, please come to our rescue. My late sister deserves justice. I know this will not bring my sister back to life, but we want her to get justice. Please, lawyers in Nsukka, Enugu State, help our family.”
The Enugu State Police Command on September 22 arrested 30-year-old Okpara Chibuike Emmanuel for allegedly murdering his girlfriend and concealing her remains inside the toilet of his apartment in Olympic Layout, One-Day area of Enugu South LGA. The suspect was arrested on Monday, September 21, 2026, after neighbours reportedly discovered the decomposing remains of the woman following an offensive odour emanating from his apartment.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Daniel Ndukwe said that the suspect was rescued from an angry mob and re-arrested by police operatives attached to Awkunanaw Division at about 6:30 pm. The deceased was identified only as Chinyere, as police said efforts were ongoing to establish her surname, age, and address and trace her relatives.
According to the police, preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect allegedly killed the woman on September 19 before wrapping her remains in nylon and locking them inside the toilet. “The offensive odour of the decomposing body subsequently attracted neighbours, who forced the door open and apprehended him before the arrival of the Police,” the statement said.
The police said the remains were evacuated to a mortuary for preservation and autopsy and that the suspect confessed during preliminary interrogation that the incident occurred following an argument between him and the deceased over allegations concerning who infected the other with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).The command said the circumstances surrounding the alleged killing were still being investigated.
