Anambra Police Arrest Four in Child Torture and Secret Burial Murder

The Anambra State Police Command has taken four suspects into custody over two separate and shocking incidents. One involves the alleged murder and secret burial of a 23-year-old woman, while the other concerns the brutal burning of a 10-year-old boy with molten plastic. Investigators say a 33-year-old man is under probe for allegedly killing his girlfriend and burying her in a shallow grave in Nkpor. The case came to light after residents reported a suspicious burial and a corpse was exhumed by detectives. In a related development, three people, including the boy’s guardian and her husband’s family members, face charges in the torture of the child. Preliminary findings reveal the victim suffered severe burns and ongoing abuse at a residence in Obosi, prompting his rescue and urgent medical care. The Commissioner of Police praised the community for timely intelligence that led to these arrests. He urged continued public cooperation to report suspicious activities and reaffirmed the command’s commitment to justice and the protection of lives and property.

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