Police Detain Abia Man After Girlfriend Found Dead Following Dispute
The Abia State Police Command has arrested a man, Edward Okorie, over the alleged killing of his girlfriend, Sophy Chika, in Ohafia Local Government Area of the state.
Okorie, said to be a native of Isiugwu in Ohafia, is accused of causing the death of Chika, a nurse, following a domestic dispute on Monday, February 23, 2026.
Reports indicate that the couple had been living together in Okagwe village, Ohafia, prior to the incident. Community sources said a disagreement between them escalated, resulting in the woman’s death.
Chika was said to be from Ozu Abam in Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia State. Residents alleged that the altercation occurred in the early hours of the day and turned violent.
Confirming the development, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Maureen Chinaka, said the Divisional Police Officer in Ohafia reported the case to the command.
She added that the matter has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Umuahia for further investigation.
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