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The Enugu State Police Command has confirmed that one Nnaemeka Ugwu, died at the Nsukka Area Command.
The deceased, who was identified as a patent medicine dealer from Umuezejor, Obollo-Afor in Udenu Local Government Area, was at the station, trying to secure the release of his wife who was detained there.
However, refuting the allegation, the state command claimed that Nnaemeka collapsed at the command without being tortured and was rushed to a hospital, where he later died.
SP Daniel Ndukwe, the command’s spokesperson, said reports alleging that Nnaemeka was tortured to death were misleading and an attempt to deceive the public.
“The command unequivocally states that Nnaemeka was never arrested, nor was he harassed, tortured, or killed in police custody, as alleged,” Ndukae said.
“Contrary to these allegations, operatives attached to the Nsukka Area Command, in collaboration with the Neighbourhood Watch Group, initially arrested one Jerry Uche (male, aged 27) for alleged armed robbery and the snatching and sale of stolen motorcycles. Further investigations led to the arrest of three more male suspects: Emenike Ezugwu (alias Eternal, aged 28), Omeje Chidera (alias Dakpor, aged 27), and Omeje Obinna (alias Obaino, aged 37).
“During the operations, police recovered three locally made pistols, including a revolver, two live cartridges, three motorcycles allegedly snatched from victims, substances suspected to be Indian hemp and plastic-piped bottles used for consuming methamphetamine (locally known as ‘Mkpụrụ Mmiri’).
“Following their confessions, one of the suspects led operatives to Obollo-Afor, Udenu LGA, where individuals suspected of receiving stolen motorcycles were apprehended on February 6, 2025. Consequently, one Uroko Ifeanyi Moses (alias Sim-Card, aged 28) was identified and arrested. He confessed to the crime and led the operatives to recover two of the stolen motorcycles in Obollo-Afor. Other suspects were also arrested, including Mr Nnaemeka’s wife, Ngozi Nnaemeka, in connection with the case.
“On February 7, 2025, Nnaemeka, accompanied by one Hon Onyemaechi, visited the Area Command Headquarters to secure his wife’s release. During the visit, Nnaemeka suddenly collapsed. He was immediately rushed to the hospital for treatment but was later confirmed dead by the attending doctor. His remains have been deposited in the mortuary for preservation and autopsy.”
CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, the state Commissioner of Police, has condoled with the family and relatives of the late Nnaemeka.
“He also directed the deputy commissioner in charge of the State CID to conduct a discreet investigation to establish the circumstances of Nnaemeka’s sudden collapse and death,” Ndukwe disclosed.
He added that the commissioner had appealed to community members, including the youth, to cooperate with the police and maintain peace
