Family demands justice for slain Anambra woman

The family of a 65-year-old woman, Regina Nwoye, has petitioned President Bola Tinubu, Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo and relevant security agencies, demanding a thorough investigation into her murder.

The petition, obtained by our correspondent on Thursday and signed by her daughter, Blessing Uwechia, a broadcast journalist, called for the immediate investigation and prosecution of everyone involved in the killing, insisting that those responsible must be brought to justice.

Nwoye was reportedly attacked at her residence in Ogbu Village, Ivite Umueri, in Anambra East Local Government Area of the state on July 14, 2026.

According to the petition, the deceased was stabbed multiple times and sustained severe injuries before she was left to bleed.

The family alleged that although residents responded after hearing her cries for help and apprehended one suspect identified as Sunday Ndukaife, there were indications that more than one person might have participated in the attack.

The petition read in part, “My mother was brutally attacked, stabbed, and left to bleed to death. Someone heard her shouting and alerted other villagers, but by the time they arrived, she had already sustained life-threatening injuries.

“The community apprehended one of the suspects and handed him over to the police. Although he claimed he acted alone, some members of the community said they saw two people at the scene.”

The family also alleged that the victim’s condition worsened after several hospitals reportedly declined to provide immediate treatment.

“My mother would have survived if the hospitals consulted had agreed to treat her promptly. Instead, she was moved from one hospital to another in Awka for several hours before she eventually died,” the petition stated.

The family urged the authorities to conduct what it described as a comprehensive, transparent and impartial investigation into the killing.

They also called for the identification and arrest of any additional suspects, as well as an investigation into whether anyone planned, financed or conspired in the crime.

“Our family is not asking for special treatment. We are asking for what every Nigerian deserves—truth, justice, and accountability,” the petition added.

The family further appealed to the police to keep them informed about the progress of the investigation while ensuring that all suspects against whom sufficient evidence is established are prosecuted in accordance with the law.

Commenting on the matter, the Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer, Tochi Ikenga, confirmed receiving the petition.

“I have seen the petition. I don’t know who is investigating the case,” he said.

However, after being provided with details of the investigating officer handling the matter, Ikenga had yet to respond to subsequent telephone calls and text messages seeking further clarification as of the time of filing this report.