Photos: Man Arrested Over Alleged Killing of Girlfriend in Abia

The Abia State Police Command has arrested a man identified as Edward Okorie over the alleged killing of his girlfriend, Sophy Chika, in Ohafia Local Government Area of the state.

Okorie, an indigene of Isiugwu in Ohafia LGA, was taken into custody following the incident, which occurred on Monday, February 23, 2026. The couple had reportedly been living together in Okagwe village, Ohafia.

Community sources said an argument between the pair escalated during the early hours of the day, resulting in Chika’s death. The deceased, a nurse, was said to be from Ozu Abam in Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia State. The couple had reportedly cohabited for more than three years prior to the incident.

Residents alleged that the dispute led to physical violence. Police authorities have not released full details of the circumstances surrounding the death.

The spokesperson of the Abia State Police Command, DSP Maureen Chinaka, confirmed the arrest. She said the Divisional Police Officer in Ohafia had briefed the command on the development.

According to Chinaka, the case will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Umuahia for further investigation.

She stated that the suspect is in custody and that the command has commenced a full investigation to determine the events that led to the incident.