The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old man, identified as Kingsley Chinamezu, popularly known as Power Sharp, for allegedly killing his 44-year-old girlfriend, Miss Confidence Konebari Sunny, with a machete in Umuebule community, Etche Local Government Area.
According to the police, the tragic incident occurred on July 30, 2025, while the suspect was tracked down and apprehended on August 15, 2025, at his hideout in Egbeta village, Edo State.
Confirming the arrest in a statement on Tuesday, the Command’s spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, said proactive measures led to the breakthrough after the victim’s family filed a formal complaint.
“Upon a formal complaint by the victim’s family and proactive efforts by the operatives of the command, the Commissioner of Police assigned the case to the anti-kidnapping unit. The operatives swiftly swung into action, located and arrested the suspect in his hideout,” she stated.
SP Iringe-Koko added that the suspect voluntarily confessed to the crime during interrogation, revealing details of the events that led to the gruesome murder. She further noted that investigators are gathering more evidence and profiling the suspect for possible links to other crimes.
The Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, praised the operatives for their swift action and reassured residents that the state would not provide safe grounds for criminals.
He warned perpetrators of violent crimes to desist, stressing that the law would always catch up with them.
Meanwhile, police say the suspect will be prosecuted at the conclusion of ongoing investigations.
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