25-Year-Old Arrested Over Alleged Murder Of Retired Delta Judge
The Delta State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old security guard, Godwin Mngumi, who allegedly murdered a retired Judge, Justice Ifeoma Okogwu.
The suspect was arrested on Saturday by operatives of the Homide Section of the command, led by CP Olufemi Abaniwonda.
The operatives also recovered the mobile phone of the deceased judge from him.
Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe confirmed the report in a statement on Sunday.
According to Edafe, “On 6th December, 2025, Operatives of the homicide section of State CID, Delta State Police command acting on intelligence have arrested one Godwin Mngumi, aged 25 years, the security guard who allegedly murdered Justice Ifeoma Okogwu (Rtd) and the phone of the late, Rtd justice has also been recovered from him.
“He confessed that he invited his friend, Nnaji Obalum, and one other suspect at large over to the house where they carried out the dastardly act together.
“Nnaji Obalum has also been arrested while the manhunt for the third suspect is ongoing.”
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