Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested suspects linked to the killing of retired Justice Ifeoma Okogwu in Anambra State, marking a major breakthrough in the ongoing investigation.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, detailing the circumstances surrounding the arrests and the progress made by the police.
According to Edafe, operatives of the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department acted on credible intelligence on December 6, 2025, leading to the arrest of a 25-year-old security guard, Godwin Mngumi, who is alleged to have murdered the retired judge.
He said the mobile phone belonging to the deceased was recovered from the suspect during the operation.
Edafe further stated that during interrogation, the suspect confessed to inviting a friend, identified as Nnaji Obalum, and another accomplice who is currently at large to the residence, where the crime was allegedly carried out.
He confirmed that Nnaji Obalum has since been arrested, while a manhunt has been launched to apprehend the third suspect who remains on the run.
The police said the arrests represent a significant step forward in efforts to ensure accountability and justice in the killing of the retired judge, as investigations continue to track down all those involved.
