The Anambra State Police Command has arraigned a 21-year-old apprentice, Chiemerie Anieke, alongside an alleged accomplice, Godwin Nnabuike Nwokporo, over the murder of his employer, Ikechukwu Simon Nwite, and the theft of millions of naira.
The suspects were brought before the High Court in Onitsha on March 18, 2026, following investigations by the State Criminal Investigation Department.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Tochukwu Ikenga, the case stems from an incident that occurred on February 16 in Fegge, Onitsha, after a confrontation between the deceased and his apprentice over alleged theft and drug use.
“Operatives of the State Criminal Investigation Department of the Anambra State Police Command, on March 18, 2026, successfully arraigned two suspects in connection with the murder of one Ikechukwu Simon Nwite and the subsequent theft of his funds,” Ikenga said.
Police investigations revealed that the prime suspect allegedly attacked his employer with a pestle during the altercation, inflicting fatal injuries.
“The prime suspect, Chiemerie Anieke, aged 21, allegedly used a pestle to strike his employer on the head, resulting in his death,” Ikenga stated.
The second defendant, Nwokporo, is accused of aiding the crime by providing a bank account used to transfer over ₦8 million belonging to the deceased.
“He was arraigned alongside Godwin Nnabuike Nwokporo, who allegedly provided a bank account through which over N8,000,000 was fraudulently transferred,” he added.
Authorities also confirmed that part of the stolen funds has been recovered and tendered as evidence in court.
“Operatives recovered N6 million from the suspects, which has been tendered as evidence,” Ikenga disclosed.
Both defendants have since been remanded in a correctional facility pending further proceedings.
Reaffirming the command’s stance, Ikenga warned against criminal activities, stating that offenders would not escape justice.
“The Anambra State Police Command reiterates its commitment to ensuring that justice is served and warns individuals against engaging in criminal activities, as the long arm of the law will always catch up with offenders,” he said.
