Panic In Imo As Nursing Student Found Beheaded In Apartment

By Paul Joseph

Residents of Umulogho community in Obowo Local Government Area of Imo State have been thrown into panic following the gruesome killing of a female student of the College of Nursing, Umuadara Umulogho, identified as Wendy Achumba.

The victim was reportedly found beheaded in her private off-campus apartment on Thursday evening after neighbours became concerned when she neither came out of her room nor responded to repeated calls.

Sources in the community disclosed that the deceased, who hailed from Ngwa in Abia State, had completed her midwifery programme and was undergoing post-basic training at the institution.

A resident, who spoke anonymously, said neighbours forced the door open after several unsuccessful attempts to reach her, only to discover her lifeless body with her head severed.

According to the source, the room was still locked with the key, while the victim’s mobile phone was missing.

Another resident, identified simply as Ike, described the incident as shocking, noting that the student was seen alive a day earlier.

“We don’t know who committed the crime or the motive behind it. When the door was forced open, it was still locked from inside. Someone checked and ruled out rape, but her phone could not be found,” the resident said.

The incident has sparked fear and tension within the community, with students of the College of Nursing, Umulogho, reportedly panicking over the development.

It was gathered that some angry youths confronted police officers who arrived at the scene, while tension continued to rise in the area.

Confirming the incident, the spokesperson for the Imo State Police Command, DSP Henry Okoye, said investigations had commenced to unravel the circumstances surrounding the killing.

“The Command is aware of the tragic incident involving the death of a female student of the College of Nursing, Umulogho, whose body was discovered in her private off-campus apartment,” Okoye stated.

He explained that the Divisional Police Officer and other operatives visited the scene following the report and subsequently evacuated the corpse to the morgue.

“Investigations have commenced to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident and arrest those responsible,” he added.

The police spokesperson appealed to students and members of the public to remain calm, assuring them that efforts were ongoing to bring the perpetrators to justice.