Abia Nursing Student Beheaded in Imo Apartment, Police Launch Investigation

A wave of shock and tension has swept through Umulogho community in Obowo Local Government Area of Imo State following the killing of a female nursing student identified as Wendy Achumba, whose body was discovered inside her off-campus apartment.

The deceased, said to be from Ngwa area of Abia State, was a student of the College of Nursing, Umulogho, where she had reportedly completed her midwifery programme and was undergoing post-basic training.

According to residents, concern grew after Achumba failed to come out of her room and did not respond to repeated calls from neighbours. Community members eventually forced the door open and discovered her lifeless body inside the apartment. Reports indicated that her body showed signs of severe violence, while her mobile phone was reportedly missing from the room.

The incident triggered fear and outrage within the community, with students and residents gathering around the scene as news of the killing spread. Witnesses described the development as deeply disturbing, noting that the victim had been seen alive shortly before the discovery.

Some residents also alleged that tension rose when police officers arrived at the scene, as angry youths demanded immediate justice and a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.

Confirming the incident, spokesperson of the Imo State Police Command, DSP Henry Okoye, said operatives visited the apartment after receiving reports of the incident.

According to the police, the body was recovered and deposited in a morgue, while investigations have commenced to determine what led to the killing and identify those responsible. The command appealed to students and members of the public to remain calm, assuring that efforts were ongoing to bring the perpetrators to justice.