Abia APC gov candidate seeks justice for slain nursing student

The All Progressives Congress governorship candidate for the 2027 Abia State election, Eric Opah, has expressed grief over the killing of Miss Wendy Achumba, a nursing student from Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State, allegedly murdered in Obowo, Imo State.

Opah described the incident as “painful, heartbreaking, and unfortunate,” saying the death of the young student was a tragedy not only to her family but to society at large.

Achumba, a student of Our Lady of Mercy Nursing School, Obowo, was reportedly killed in her off-campus residence in Obowo.

Two suspects currently in police custody allegedly confessed to the crime in a viral video.

In a statement on Monday issued by the Director of Media and Publicity, Eric Ikwuagwu, Opah said he “deeply feels the pain and grief of Wendy’s parents” and prayed for strength for the bereaved family.

He also commended the Nigeria Police Force for the arrest of the suspects and urged security agencies to “ensure that justice is served and that nothing is spared in uncovering the full truth surrounding the incident.”

Opah further called on students and residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to law enforcement authorities.

He prayed for the repose of the deceased’s soul and asked God to grant her eternal rest.

The Imo State Police Command had earlier confirmed the arrest of two suspects, Onyema Okonkwo and Emmanuel Onyekachi, over the alleged rape and murder of the 21-year-old nursing student in Umuadara Umulogho, Obowo Local Government Area of Imo State.

Meanwhile, the traditional ruler of Umuadara Umulogho, Patrick Uwalaka, and members of the host community publicly condemned the killing and dissociated themselves from the crime.