The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two suspects linked to the abduction and murder of a female bank manager, Ifeoma Esther Onyekwelu, in Onitsha. The arrest was made on May 28, 2025, following an intensive investigation that spanned multiple states.
According to a police statement, the suspects, identified as Monday Egbe (32) and Kenneth Nnoga (28), were tracked to a criminal hideout in a neighboring state. The duo allegedly participated in the abduction and brutal killing of Onyekwelu, even after receiving a ransom of ₦14 million from her distraught family.
The banker was kidnapped earlier in January and, despite the ransom being paid, was later found dead on January 15, 2025, along Nnobi Road in Onitsha. Her body was discovered with her eyes blindfolded, a grim reminder of the rising spate of kidnappings in southeastern Nigeria.
“The incident occurred on January 13, and her body was found two days later after the ransom had been paid,” the statement said. “We’re still pursuing other gang members involved in the crime.”
The suspects are currently undergoing interrogation, and the police say efforts are ongoing to uncover the full extent of the gang’s operations and arrest other collaborators.
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Commissioner of Police in Anambra, CP Ikioye Orutugu, reaffirmed the Command’s resolve to ensure justice. “We remain committed to protecting lives and property in Anambra. This case will be pursued to a logical conclusion,” he stated.
He also urged the public to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activities promptly to law enforcement authorities.
The tragic killing of Ifeoma Onyekwelu has reignited public concern about insecurity and the apparent ruthlessness of criminal gangs operating across state borders in Nigeria.
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