Imo State Police Command Arrests Three Suspects Linked to the Death of Student

By Micheal Chukwuebuka

The Imo State Police Command says it has arrested three suspects in connection with the alleged murder of a twenty one year old student of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), Chinedu Chibuzor Christogonus, whose death occurred under suspicious circumstances on the 30th May, 2026.

A statement by the police public relations officer, Henry okoye notes that Preliminary investigation reveals that the deceased, a 100-level student of Cyber Security and a member of the Man O’ War organization in FUTO, was allegedly subjected to severe assault by some members of the organization following an accusation of theft involving the sum of Thirteen Thousand Five Hundred Naira (₦13,500).

The suspects who are currently in police custody are twenty-one year old Chukwuemeka Benedict, twenty four year old Kelechi Gospel Ikenna and a twenty-one year old Anastasia Obioma, all 500-level students of the same institution.

Initial findings indicate that the deceased was allegedly restrained and assaulted, resulting in critical injuries. He was subsequently rushed to the Federal University Teaching Hospital Owerri where he was confirmed dead by medical personnel.

The Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, Audu Garba Bosso has ordered the transfer of the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Owerri, for comprehensive investigation.

The statement further adds that the Commissioner of Police has assured the family of the deceased, the university community, and members of the public that the Command is fully on top of the situation and remains committed to uncovering the circumstances surrounding the death.

The command therefore urges members of the public to remain calm and allow the investigation to run its course.