Anambra Police Vows to Unravel Mystery Behind Teenage Apprentice Found Dead in Awka

By Praise Chinecherem

Police in Anambra state have commenced investigation into alleged killing of a 17-year-old apprentice in Umuzocha, Awka in Awka South local government area of the state.

Spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga who disclosed this on Monday said the body of the deceased, identified as Chikamso Ejiofor was reportedly found lifeless in a compound in the area.

He said the Command got the report from a complainant who claimed she
discovered the motionless body of the deceased in her compound on return from a church vigil same day.

Ikenga however noted that the deceased parents who were traced and informed of the incident, voluntarily expressed their decision to discontinue with the case, citing awareness of deceased’s alleged unruly behavior.

He said, “The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikoye Orutugu has directed a continuous and discreet investigation to ascertain the true cause of death of a 17-year-old apprentice, who was reportedly found lifeless in a compound at Umuzocha, Awka.

“Preliminary information reveals that on 5th October, 2025, at about 10.55 am, the Command received a report from a complainant that upon returning from a church vigil on same day she discovered the motionless body of an unidentified young man in her compound.

“Following the report, Police operatives attached to the Central Police Station, Awka promptly visited the scene, took photographs, and conveyed the victim to a hospital, where he was confirmed dead by a Medical Doctor.

“Further investigation led to the identification of the deceased as Chikamso Ejiofor, aged 17 years, an apprentice.

“The parents of the deceased were subsequently traced and informed of the incident, but they voluntarily expressed their decision not to pursue the Case further, citing their awareness of the deceased’s alleged unruly behavior.

“They have since sworn an affidavit and submitted a formal withdrawal letter to that effect.

“However, the CP while acknowledging the family’s position, reiterated that the Command has a statutory responsibility to investigate all unnatural deaths to ensure that justice and transparency are served.

“He directed the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Awka to continue a thorough review of the incident to determine the actual cause of death.”