Abia State Police Command has arrested one Edward Okorie, for allegedly killing his girlfriend, Sophy Chika.
Okorie, from Isiugwu, Ohiafia, in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State, allegedly murdered Chika, a nurse, during a domestic altercation on Monday, Febuary 23, 2026.
It was gathered that the couple had been living together in Okagwe village in Ohafia before the incident occurred.
Sources within the community disclosed that an argument between the two allegedly escalated, leading to the nurse’s death.
“The tragedy struck yesterday, at Isiugwu Ohiafia, in Ohafia Local Government Area, Mr Edward Okorie killed his girlfriend.
“Miss Sophy Chuka who hails from Ozu Abam in Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia State, was killed by Edward Okorie, an indigene of Isiugwu Ohafia, over minor misunderstanding that ensued between them.
The lovers, who were cohabiting for over three years now, had misunderstanding in the early hour of yesterday and she was reportedly beaten to death by Mr Edward Okorie.
The spokesperson of the State Police Command, DSP Maureen Chinaka, who confirmed the incident stated that the Divisional Police Officer in Ohafia briefed her on the matter.
According to Chinaka, the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, Umuahia, for thorough investigation.
-9News Nigeria.
