At the Umuanga Amakama community in the Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia State, a man named Chinedu Anamelechi is accused of sh00ting Ezinne Ariwodo, the sister of his girlfriend.

Before leaving the area, the suspect—who was reportedly a local security guard—also sh0t a young man and stole his girlfriend.

The attack’s motivation is still unknown.

The spokesperson for the Abia State Police Public Relations Officer, Maureen Chinaka, who confirmed the incident said that the injured victims were rushed to the hospital where they are currently receiving treatment while the deceased was confirmed d3ad by medical personnel.

The PPRO said that the body of the slain woman has been deposited in the mogue for autopsy and preservation, adding that exhibits were also recovered from the scene.

“Upon receipt of the report, operatives of the command swiftly moved to the scene where they found the lifeless body of the deceased in a pool of blood with gunshot wounds,” the statement read.

“The injured victims were rescued and rushed to the hospital, where they are currently receiving treatment.

“The deceased was confirmed d3ad by medical personnel and her remains deposited in the morgue for autopsy.”

She added that normalcy has been restored in the area, urging residents not to take the law into their hands as investigations are ongoing to apprehend the suspect.