Tragedy struck in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State following the alleged killing of a young nurse, Sophy Chika, during a domestic altercation.
Sophy Chika, who hails from Ozu Abam in Arochukwu LGA of the state, was reportedly murdered on Monday, February 23, 2025, during a dispute with her boyfriend, Edward Okorie, said to be from Isiugwu Ohafia.
ABN TV gathered that the couple had been living together in Okagwe Ohafia before the incident occurred. Sources within the community disclosed that an argument between the two allegedly escalated, leading to the nurse’s death.
Confirming the development in a chat with ABN TV, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Abia State Police Command, DSP Maureen Chinaka, stated that the incident indeed occurred. She disclosed that the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Ohafia briefed her on the matter and that the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Umuahia, for thorough investigation.
She assured that the Command has commenced investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The tragic development has sparked shock and grief within the community, with residents calling for justice and a comprehensive probe into the matter.
