Gunmen behead nursing student in Imo

Suspected assassins have murdered Wendy Achumba, a female student of the College of Nursing Umulogho, in Obowo LGA of Imo state.

Reports indicate that the student, who was said to be done with her midwifery but on post basic training, was killed in her apartment on Thursday.

The deceased hails from Isiala-Ngwa in Abia state, but details of her death were still sketchy as of the time of filing this report.

Confirming the development, the Imo state police command said it has launched a manhunt for the killers.

“The Command is aware of the tragic incident involving the death of a female student of the College of Nursing, Umulogho, whose body was discovered in her private off-campus apartment,” Henry Okoye, spokesperson for the command, said in a statement on Friday.

Okoye added that following the report, the DPO and operatives promptly visited the scene for an on-the-spot assessment, after which the body was recovered and deposited at the morgue.

Okoye said investigation has commenced to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident and arrest those responsible.

He noted that the command has arrested one suspect, who is currently undergoing preliminary questioning.

“Consequently, the Command appeals to students and members of the public to remain calm, assuring that the situation is under control and that every effort is being made to ensure those behind the act are brought to justice,” the statement added.(TheCable)