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December 28, 2023 Girlfriend Shoots Policeman To Death In Imo

A tragic incident unfolded at the Ezinihitte Area Command in Imo State as a police officer, Corporal Cosmas Ugwu, was fatally shot by his 23-year-old girlfriend, identified as Amanda Uchechi Ugo, on Boxing Day. The Imo State Police Command confirmed the unfortunate incident, highlighting the shocking details.

The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m., and officers on counter duty were alerted by three gunshots from the room occupied by the deceased officer. Rushing to the scene, they discovered Corporal Ugwu lying in a pool of blood. Reports indicate that the girlfriend had shot him three times in the chest and left hand. Urgently, he was transported to Evergreen Hospital in Ezinihitte, where the attending doctor pronounced him dead.

According to sources, the deceased and his girlfriend had a serious altercation, leading to the fatal shooting. In the heat of the argument, the girlfriend reportedly seized the officer's rifle, successfully pulling the trigger three times. The circumstances surrounding her ability to handle a police rifle remain a mystery, prompting speculation that the officer might have taught her.

The remains of Corporal Ugwu have been deposited at the Obizi mortuary while investigations continue to unravel the events leading to the tragic incident. The suspect, Amanda Uchechi Ugo, is currently in police custody, undergoing interrogation with the possibility of prosecution.

Confirming the incident, the police public relations officer in Imo State, Henry Okoye, expressed the police's commitment to investigating the matter thoroughly.

In a telephone conversation, he stated, "Yes, the incident happened. A policeman was allegedly shot dead by his girlfriend. He was serving at Ezinihitte Mbaise. Currently, the girl involved has been arrested. We are doing everything to ensure we investigate the matter, to ascertain the facts and possibly prosecute the suspect in court."

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