Crime

Tragedy As Girlfriend Shoots Police Officer To Death In Imo

BySodiq Lawal

PublishedDecember 28, 2023

Cosmos Ugwu, a police officer attached to the Imo State Police Command has been shot dead by his girlfriend.

It was learnt that the officer was shot dead on Tuesday by his 23-year-old lover, who was identified as Amanda Uchechi Ugo, a native of Ahiazu Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State.

Sources dislosed that the incident occurred around 6:30pm on Boxing Day at the Ezinihitte Area Command.

Officers on counter duty were said to have heard three gunshots from the room being occupied by the deceased officer.

According to a source who craved anonymity, he said, “When police officers ran into the room to see what was going on, they found Corporal Ugwu lying in a pool of his blood. The girl shot him three times on his chest and his left hand. He was rushed immediately to Evergreen Hospital in Ezinihitte, where he was pronounced dead by the doctor on duty.”

It was learnt that the deceased had a serious fight with his girlfriend, and in the course of the altercation, the girl reached for his rifle, pulled the trigger and shot him three times.

The source added, “Nobody actually knows what went wrong between the two, but how the girl was able to use a police rifle successfully is still a surprise to many. Maybe, Ugwu was the one who taught her.”

The remains of the slain officer had been deposited at the Obizi mortuary, while further investigation continues.

The suspect is currently in the police custody for interrogation and possible prosecution.

Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer in Imo State, Henry Okoye, said the police were doing everything to ascertain what really transpired.

Okoye said, “Yes, the incident happened. A policeman was allegedly shot dead by his girlfriend. He was serving at Ezinihitte Mbaise. Currently, the girl involved has been arrested. We are doing everything to ensure we investigate the matter, to ascertain the fact and possibly arraign the suspect in court.”

Sodiq Lawal

Sodiq Lawal is a passionate and dedicated journalist with a knack for uncovering captivating stories in the bustling metropolis of Osun State and Nigeria at large. He has a versatile reporting style, covering a wide range of topics, from politics , campus, and social issues to arts and culture, seeking impact in all facets of the society.