by Oge Okonkwo

A 27-year old man have been arrested by police in Onitsha, Anambra state on Tuesday for allegedly beating his girlfriend to death.

Speaking to newsmen in the state, the Public Relations Officer, Emeka Chukwuemeka,  said the suspect was arrested while trying to escape after the incident.

“A full scale investigation has commenced on the matter to unravel what really happened,” Chukwuemeka said.

Eagle Online reports:

A resident of 46, Old Market Road, where the incident happened, told NAN on condition of anonymity that the suspect was in the habit of beating his girlfriend even though the girl refused to let go of the relationship.
The source said: “It happened last night when we started hearing the usual beating and cry from their corner.

“At a time, it appeared that he noticed that his lover was no longer responding, so, with the help of his mother and some neighbours, they rushed her to a hospital where she was confirmed dead.”

The incident reportedly happened around 12:30am on Tuesday.
Following the development, some residents of the compound left their homes for fear of arrest.