Authorities in Rivers State have taken into custody one Kelvin Okoro, who is accused of killing a Reverend Sister, Maureen Wecheonwu, in the Aluu area of Ikwerre Local Government.
It was alleged that the suspect owed the nun an unspecified sum of money and had been under increasing pressure to repay the debt. Reports indicate that on Thursday morning, Kelvin lured her to a secluded spot under the pretext of resolving the issue, where he allegedly attacked her and fled.
Local residents later discovered her lifeless body in a pool of blood and immediately alerted the community security outfit. A resident, who chose to remain anonymous due to the sensitive nature of the incident, revealed that the Reverend Sister had been speaking to people about the debt prior to the attack.
“It seems he called her out pretending he wanted to settle the matter. But instead, he took her to a quiet place and attacked her with a weapon,” the resident said.
Following the discovery, concerns grew over Kelvin’s sudden disappearance, prompting the community’s vigilante group, known as OSPAC, to begin a search. Led by their commander, Kingsley Wali, the group tracked the suspect to his hiding place and turned him over to the police.
Reports also suggest that the suspect may have left with some of the victim’s personal belongings after committing the act.
Confirming the development, the spokesperson of the Rivers State Police Command, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, said the case is now being handled by the State Criminal Investigation Department.
“Yes, we are aware of the case. It has been transferred to the SCID for proper investigation,” she stated.
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