The Traditional Ruler of Anunu Ukwu Ancient Kingdom in Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State, Eze Paulson Nwankwo, has appealed for calm following the death of Miss Wendy Achumba, a final-year student nurse.

The monarch urged youths in the area to refrain from any form of reprisal or revenge over the incident, warning that such actions could escalate tensions and lead to further violence.

Eze Nwankwo made the appeal on Friday while reacting to the incident, which occurred at the victim’s lodge in Umudara Village, Umulogho Community, Obowo Local Government Area of Imo State.

He stressed the importance of restraint, noting that security agencies were already conducting investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death.

“Such revenge may cause more harm,” the monarch warned, adding that two suspects linked to the case had already been arrested by the Imo State Police Command.

He described the incident as tragic and urged traditional leaders and community stakeholders in the affected area to support law enforcement by providing credible information that could help in tracking down other suspects involved.

The monarch also extended his condolences to the bereaved family, praying for strength for them to cope with the loss.

Miss Achumba, a final-year student of the College of Nursing, Umulogho Obowo, had reportedly completed her midwifery training before her death.

Police authorities confirmed that two suspects in custody had allegedly confessed to the crime after interrogation.

Reacting on Saturday, the Imo State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Henry Okoye, said officers responded promptly after the matter was reported.

He explained that the Divisional Police Officer visited the scene, and initial arrests included the caretaker and the victim’s boyfriend, both of whom were later cleared after investigations showed no involvement.

“Having seen they were not involved in the matter, we directed the community to comb their area and arrest anybody found with marks of violence,” he said.

According to him, a suspect was later arrested and, during interrogation, allegedly implicated another individual.

Okoye further disclosed that forensic experts recovered a blood-stained knife and other exhibits from the scene for laboratory analysis.

He added that the Commissioner of Police, Audu Garba Bosso, had ordered a full investigation into the case, assuring that the findings would be made public once concluded.