Spokesperson of the Nigerian Police Force Olumuyiwa Adejobi has said the Commissioner of Police in Rivers state is handling the death of an undergraduate of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) by her boyfriend.
Adejobi made this known while reacting to a post by an X user Gilead.
A man, simply identified as Collins, was arrested following the alleged murder of his girlfriend, Justina Nkang, a 300-level undergraduate at UNIPORT.
The incident occurred along NTA Road, Mgbuoba in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State.
The deceased a Biological Chemistry student, was reported missing four days ago.
She was said to be undergoing her Industrial Training attachment at a popular private hospital located in the D/Line axis of Port Harcourt where she was last seen.
It was gathered that the victim’s decomposing and mutilated remains were seen in her boyfriend’s apartment, whom she had visited after the close of work at the hospital.
It was reported that she was murdered by her lover for ritual purposes, as her breast, eyes and other sensitive parts of her body were mutilated.
Responding to the C user, Adejobi confirmed that the matter is under investigation.
“This is sad. The CP Rivers is handling this, and he will soon speak to it. It’s certain there will be justice. Thanks.”
