Tragedy in Enugu as Man Allegedly Kills Ex-Girlfriend During Visit to Inform Him of Her Upcoming Marriage
A tragic incident has rocked the Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, following the alleged murder of a young woman, Miss Chisom Ayogu, by her former lover.
The suspect, a man identified as Ogbonna and popularly known by the nickname “Mourinho,” has been taken into custody by law enforcement authorities as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the crime.
According to reports, the deceased, Miss Ayogu, hailed from the Amufie community in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State. She had reportedly visited Ogbonna at his residence on New Anglican Road in Nsukka with the intention of informing him about her forthcoming traditional marriage ceremony.
Sources suggest that the purpose of her visit was rooted in a gesture of closure or perhaps reconciliation, as she prepared to start a new chapter of her life.
However, what was expected to be a peaceful visit tragically turned violent. It is alleged that Ogbonna, who is from the Igogoro community—also in Igbo-Eze North—reacted aggressively upon hearing the news.
During the confrontation, he reportedly assaulted Chisom in what became a brutal altercation. Neighbours and passersby, alerted by commotion from the residence, rushed to intervene.
Tragically, when help arrived, Chisom was found unconscious and unresponsive. She was immediately transported to a nearby hospital for emergency medical attention.
Sadly, despite efforts to save her life, doctors pronounced her dead on arrival. The exact cause of death has not yet been disclosed, pending results from a postmortem examination.
The Enugu State Police Command has since arrested Ogbonna in connection with the incident. He is currently being interrogated and remains in custody as investigations continue.
Authorities have yet to release an official statement regarding possible charges, but the case has sparked outrage across local communities and on social media, with many calling for justice for the late Chisom Ayogu.
This tragic incident has once again highlighted the dangers of unresolved conflicts in intimate relationships and the rising concern over gender-based violence in Nigeria.
Advocacy groups and community leaders are urging the police to conduct a thorough investigation and ensure that justice is served in accordance with the law.
The family of the deceased is reportedly in mourning, as they grapple with the sudden and devastating loss of their daughter, who had been on the verge of celebrating a new beginning.