Investigation has commenced to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident and to ensure justice for the victim
By Moses Okorie
A lover, Richard Emmanuel has been arrested by the police for allegedly killing his girlfriend, Caroline Sunday at Abraham Street in Eneka Community, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers.
According to spokesperson of Rivers State Police Command, ASP Blessing Agabe, while speaking with newsmen on Tuesday in Port Harcourt, said the suspect who is about 30 years old, killed Ms Caroline while accusing her of infidelity.
Blessing narrated that the victim was rushed to a nearby hospital on Saturday when the incident happened and she was confirmed dead on arrival, and the suspect was subsequently arrested, and is now in custody.
“The victim sustained multiple injuries that resulted in her death. Preliminary investigations show that the couple has two children together.
“Investigation has commenced to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident and to ensure justice for the victim,’’ she said.
Agabe assured residents that the command would conduct a thorough investigation and ensure due process was followed.
A source alleged that Emmanuel confronted Sunday over claims that she was involved in a relationship with another man.
According to the eyewitness, the victim denied the allegation, leading to an argument between the couple.
The source further alleged that the suspect assaulted the woman during the confrontation, causing her to fall and hit her head against the sharp edge of a wall.
“Neighbours rushed to the house after hearing Caroline’s cries for help.
“On arrival, they found her lying in a pool of blood. Attempts to revive her were unsuccessful,” the source said.
An eyewitness stated that neighbours restrained the suspect and alerted officers from the Eneka Police Division.