Man k!lls his sister and her twin babies in Abia community, buries the children’s bodies in shallow graves
A horrific incident has shaken the Umuokogbuo community in Afara, Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State, leaving three people dead and many in shock. A man identified as Ibekwe Augustine James, reportedly suffering from mental instability, has allegedly murdered his sister, Chinonso Nwabali James, and her twin babies.
The incident occurred on the night of Tuesday, February 18, 2025. According to eyewitnesses, a family member caught Ibekwe dragging the lifeless body of his sister, raising an alarm that prompted the suspect to flee. The youths of the community, along with the police, launched a search for Ibekwe and the missing twins.
Tragically, their search led to the discovery of the dismembered bodies of the twin babies in shallow graves within the community. The police have confirmed that the bodies of all three victims have been deposited at the mortuary in the Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, where an autopsy will be conducted.
The police are currently searching for Ibekwe, who remains at large. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, with many expressing outrage and sadness at the senseless loss of life.
“This is a tragic incident that has left our community in shock. We urge anyone with information about Ibekwe’s whereabouts to come forward and assist the police,” said a community leader.
The police have urged anyone with information about Ibekwe’s whereabouts to come forward and assist in his apprehension. As the investigation continues, the community remains in mourning for the three victims, whose lives were brutally cut short.
This tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of addressing mental health issues and providing support to those who need it. It also highlights the need for communities to come together to prevent such senseless acts of violence.
The family of the victims has been left to grapple with the aftermath of this horrific incident, and our thoughts are with them during this difficult time. We urge anyone with information about Ibekwe’s whereabouts to come forward and assist the police in bringing him to justice.
– “This is a tragic incident that has left our community in shock. We urge anyone with information about Ibekwe’s whereabouts to come forward and assist the police.” – Community leader
– “We are working tirelessly to apprehend the suspect and bring him to justice. We urge anyone with information to come forward and assist us.” – Police spokesperson, DSP Maureen Chinaka
The police are currently investigating the incident and are working to apprehend Ibekwe. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to come forward and assist the police.
As the investigation continues, the community remains in a state of shock and mourning. The incident has raised questions about the prevalence of mental health issues in the community and the need for greater support and resources.
The police have urged anyone with information about Ibekwe’s whereabouts to come forward and assist in his apprehension. A manhunt is currently underway, and the police are working tirelessly to bring Ibekwe to justice.
The tragic incident in Umuokogbuo community has left three people dead and many in shock. As the investigation continues, we urge anyone with information about Ibekwe’s whereabouts to come forward and assist the police in bringing him to justice. Our thoughts are with the family of the victims during this difficult time.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of addressing mental health issues and providing support to those who need it. It also highlights the need for communities to come together to prevent such senseless acts of violence.
As we mourn the loss of three innocent lives, we must also come together to support the family of the victims and to work towards preventing such incidents in the future.
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Man k!lls his sister and her twin babies in Abia community, buries the children’s bodies in shallow graves
Man k!lls his sister and her twin babies in Abia community, buries the children
A ‘mentally unstable’ man identified as Ibekwe Augustine James, has allegedly m8rdered his sister, Chinonso Nwabali James and her twin babies in Abia State.The incident occurred on the night of Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at Umuokogbuo, at Ndagbo Community, in Afara of Umuahia North Local Government Area of the state.
According to a source, a family member caught Ibekwe dragging the lifeless body of his sister and raised an alarm.
It was gathered that the suspect immediately took to his heels, abandoning the body, as the youths approached the scene.
“This morning, the youths alongside some men of the Nigeria Police went into the bush in search of him as he ran away from his compound immediately the youths saw him dump his late sister’s body. And up till now, the young man has not been found,” the source narrated.
While searching for the suspect and the missing twins, the youths discovered the dismembered bodies of the children in different shallow graves.
Spokesperson of the State Police Command, DSP Maureen Chinaka, who confirmed the incident on Wednesday said the matter was reported at Central Police Station, Umuahia, by a family member.
According to the PPRO, the family member reported that on the fateful day, he saw his cousin, who is mentally unstable, dragging the lifeless body of Chinomso Nwabali James.
“The alarm raised by the family member caused the suspect to abandon the victim’s body and flee.”
Chinaka said that officers visited the scene of the incident, and the woman’s body was taken to the Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, where a doctor confirmed her d3ad.
“While searching for the suspect and the missing twins at 2 am, the dismembered bodies of the children were found in different shallow graves within the community,” said DSP Chinaka.
She added that the bodies of the three victims have been deposited at the mortuary in the Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, where an autopsy will be conducted.
She further stated that efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspect.
Source: LIB
