By Justus Adetomiwa

The Anambra State Police Command has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman found hanging from a cashew tree along the Uke-Ideani Road in Idemili North Local Government Area of the state.

In a statement issued by the spokesperson for the state police command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the Commissioner of Police called on residents of Ideani to provide useful information that could aid in apprehending those responsible for the suspected murder.

Ikenga said, “The Commissioner of Police, CP Aderemi Adeoye, has called on stakeholders and community leaders in Idemili North to assist with credible information to unravel the perpetrators behind the suspected murder of a pregnant woman found hanging on a cashew tree along the Uke-Ideani Road.

“The CP described the incident as unfortunate and a grim reminder of man’s inhumanity to man. He has ordered a comprehensive investigation to uncover those behind the act and ensure they are brought to justice.”

He urged members of the public to assist in identifying the deceased, noting that operatives from the Ogidi Police Division had recovered the body and deposited it in the mortuary.