A young woman was allegedly killed on Monday inside Bekay Pharmacy at the Total Roundabout in Nsukka, Enugu State. The incident occurred after a man identified as Emma Nwagwu reportedly confronted her over accusations of infidelity.
According to a Facebook post by popular social media influencer, Sen. Chijinkem Ugwuanyi, Nwagwu allegedly stormed into the pharmacy where the victim was receiving medical treatment.
He accused her of being involved with another man, who is said to be a Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in the Nsukka area. Ugwuanyi claimed the DPO was outside in his vehicle when the confrontation took place.
Witnesses alleged that during the argument, Nwagwu violently smashed the victim’s head against a wall, causing her to collapse. She reportedly died instantly at the scene. An angry crowd then attempted to mob the suspect before security personnel were able to intervene.
Ugwuanyi further alleged that Nwagwu tried to attack the DPO, who then drew his service pistol, before bystanders managed to restrain both men. Nwagwu was subsequently taken into custody at the Nsukka Police Area Command. It is being alleged that the suspect is a known political operative who has worked with successive administrations in the Nsukka Local Government.
Police authorities in Enugu are yet to release an official statement on the matter.
The original post from the social media influencer reads:
“This notorious man from #Opi_Nsukka working with every govt in power in Nsukka Local government area kîlled this girl yesterday inside #Bekay pharmacy shop located at total roundabout Nsukka,” Ugwuanyi wrote.
