“The suspect fled Rivers but continued issuing threats to the victim’s family, boasting that he could harm them without consequence,” police stated.
Rivers police spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko [Credit; NAN]
The police command in Rivers has arrested 23-year-old Kingsley Chinamezu for the brutal murder of Confidence Sunny, 44, in Etche LGA.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.
She said Mr Chinamezu, also known as Power Sharp, allegedly hacked his girlfriend to death with a machete on July 30 in the Umuebule community.
“After allegedly committing the crime, the suspect fled Rivers but continued issuing threats to the victim’s family, boasting that he could harm them without consequence,” she stated.
Ms Iringe-Koko said that after a formal complaint from the deceased’s family, police commissioner Olugbenga Adepoju assigned the case to the Anti-Kidnapping Unit. She explained that operatives of the AKU tracked and arrested the suspect on Friday at his hideout in Egbeta village, Edo.
“During interrogation, the suspect voluntarily confessed to the crime and gave details of the events leading up to the murder,” the office said.
Ms Iringe-Koko said evidence was being compiled while the suspect was undergoing further investigation and profiling for possible involvement in other crimes.
Mr Adepoju commended the operatives for their swift response and diligence in apprehending the suspect. He assured residents that Rivers would not serve as a haven for criminals, stressing the command’s firm commitment to justice and public safety.
“Perpetrators of heinous crimes should desist, as the law will eventually catch up with them, and they will face its full wrath,” Adepoju warned.
(NAN)
1SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER NOW
Support MATAZ ARISING’ journalism of integrity and credibility.
Good journalism ensure the possibility of a good society, an accountable democracy, and a transparent government.
We ask you to consider making a modest support to this noble endeavour.
TEXT AD: To advertise here – Email ad@matazarising.com
LATEST POSTS
-
Peter Obi Faces Petition for Allegedly Travelling with Passenger Using Fake Identities
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas A fresh petition has been submitted to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, calling for an investigation into Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi over allegations that he repeatedly travelled with a passenger who allegedly used fake identities to board flights. The petition, dated July 12, 2026,…
-
Afrophobia: Should Nigeria ask South African companies to leave?
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Monday Lines 2 Afrophobia: Should Nigeria ask South African companies to leave? By Lasisi Olagunju (Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Monday, 6 July, 2026). Jacob Zuma was President of South Africa when he declared on October 21, 2013 that South Africa should not “think like Africans in Africa, generally.” The remark,…
-
Why I did not take Brazil’s penalty against Norway – Vinicius
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Brazil’s hopes of ending their long wait for World Cup glory came to a painful end after a 2-1 defeat to Norway in the Round of 16, with Erling Haaland scoring twice to eliminate the five-time champions. The aftermath of the defeat was dominated by questions over why Vinicius Júnior did not…
