Two suspects have reportedly been arrested in connection with the tragic death of Wendy Achumba, a nursing student whose decapitated body was discovered in her hostel room in Umulogho Community, Obowo Local Government Area of Imo State.…....
According to reports, the suspects confessed to repeatedly raping the victim before taking her life to prevent her from identifying or reporting them.
Wendy, who hailed from Abia State, was a student of the College of Nursing in Umuadara village, Umulogho Community. She had reportedly completed her midwifery programme and was undergoing post-basic training at the institution before her tragic death.
Sources within the community revealed that neighbours became worried after she failed to come out of her room or respond to repeated knocks on Thursday evening. After forcing the door open, they discovered her lifeless and mutilated body inside the room. Her mobile phone was also said to be missing.
Reports also stated that the room was locked from the inside before her body was discovered.
The Imo State Police Command confirmed the incident through its spokesperson, Henry Okoye, who stated that officers visited the scene after receiving reports of the killing. Her body was later evacuated to a mortuary while investigations commenced.
The tragic case has continued to generate reactions online, with many Nigerians demanding swift justice for Wendy Achumba and stricter punishment for perpetrators of violence against women.
Social media reactions pour in following the arrest of the two suspects, see below;
Ladyrosabel commented, “It’s not all men, but always a man!!”
mohyosoreoluwa said, “Hard to find a good woman but harder to find a good man.”
linqwa_ wrote, “This is why lots of men are scared of having a female child they know how dangerous their gender can be…which is why they said they rather their daughter been left in the forest with a bear than a man😢🚶♀️.”
_chukwuebvkaa remarked, “Parents, training your kids strictly can never go out of fashion. It is because of the level of training I underwent as a kid is the reason I cannot harbor thoughts like this or more, carry it out.”
taaatibg shared, “Maybe the world will be a better place without men!!!! How and when is a girl child safe??💔💔.”
realujunwamandy_ reacted,”The kind pain wey this girl go go through before kpaiing enh! 😢😢 God!!!! 🥺💔.”
