Anambra State police command has arrested a suspect in connection with the alleged murder of Nkiru Okoye in the Ogbunike community, Oyi local Government area of the state.
The state police public relations officer, Tochukwu Ikenga confirmed this in a Telephone interview to Newsmen and insists the command is still investigating the matter.
Speaking to the publication that the deceased is a relative of the literature Icon Chimamanda Adichie, the police spokesperson said he cannot expressly confirm if they are related.
Earlier, it was reported that a mother of five Nkiru Okoye was murdered in the Ogbunike community over a family feud.
The husband of the deceased, Emenike Okoyo is demanding justice over the death of his wife who was allegedly beaten to death on July 19, 2022
Emenike Okoye also sustained injuries with multiple cuts from the attack, now recuperating at Isaac China Memorial Hospital, Awkuzu In Oyi LGA.
The deceased, Nkiru Okoye hails from Abba community in the Njikoka local Government area of Anambra state, being the community of the Literature Icon, Chimamanda Ngozi-Adichie.