The Abia State Police Command reported that they have taken into custody a man named Emmanuel Victor, who is believed to have murdered a student at the Abia State University, Emmanuel Uche, in March in what is thought to be a clash between rival groups.
The police spokesperson, ASP Maureen Chinaka, revealed this in a statement on Thursday, speaking on behalf of the state Commissioner of Police, Kenechukwu Onwumelie.
The statement said, “On 11/3/2024, a video went viral showing the killing of Emmanuel Uche, a 500-level student of Abia State University, in front of Miracle Lodge, Uturu.
“Based on reliable information, today 18/4/2024, at about 1100hrs, a team of police investigators from Abia State Police Command captured the main suspect at Isiukwuato who was recorded in the viral video carrying out the murder of Emmanuel Uche at Miracle Lodge, Abia State University, Uturu.”
The statement mentioned that the suspect “has admitted to the crime. He is currently in legal custody and will be brought to court.”
