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Police Arrest 23 Year Old Man For Murder Of Lover Aged 44 In Rivers Community

 

By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu 

Police in Rivers State have arrested Mr. Kingsley Chinamezu, popularly known as Power Sharp, 23-year-old from Ogbo-Hill, Abia State, for the gruesome murder of Miss Confidence Konebari Sunny, a 44 year old woman. 

In a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Command, SP Grace Iringe-Koko said on the 30th of July, 2025, in Umuebule Community, Etche Local Government Area of the State, Mr. Chinamezu who was the boyfriend of Miss Sunny macheted her to  death. 


According to the statement, after committing the crime, the suspect fled to Egbeta village in Edo State and began issuing further threats to the victim's family members, boasting that he could still harm them without consequences. 

Upon a formal complaint by the victim's family and proactive efforts by the Operatives of the Command, the Commissioner of Police assigned the case to the Anti-Kidnapping Unit. The Operatives swiftly swung into action, located and arrested the suspect on August 15, 2025, in his hideout at Egbeta village, Edo State.

During interrogation, the suspect  confessed to the crime, providing details of the events leading to the murder. 

The Spokesperson noted that evidence is being collected, and the suspect is undergoing further investigation and profiling for potential involvement in other related crimes. 

SP Iringe-Koko added that the  suspect will face prosecution upon completion of investigation.



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