The Abia State House of Assembly has condemned the rape and murder of a female nursing student, Wendy Achumba, in Obowo, Imo State.
The late Miss Achumba, a 21-year-old student of Our Lady of Mercy Nursing scho5ol was raped and murdered in her off-campus residence at Umuadara, Umulogho, Obowo, Local Government Area on May 22, 2026.
Abia State House of Assembly member, Ucheonye Stephen, in a motion of urgent public importance moved on Tuesday, demanded swift justice for the victim, a native of Obingwa LGA of Abia State.
The lawmaker commended the efforts of security agencies and community stakeholders that led to the arrest of the suspects connected with the crime and demanded that all the investigations on the matter be concluded expeditiously.
Ucheonye also appealed to the Inspector-General of Police and the Imo State Police Command and all security agencies to ensure a transparent, thorough and diligent investigation and prosecution of all persons found culpable.
The lawmaker called on the Imo State government and other relevant authorities to beef up security surveillance around educational institutions, students’ hostels and off-campus accommodations.
Reacting to the motion, the Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly, Emmanuel Emeruwa, said the loss of young adults was an experience that no one would wish to experience.
The House will also hold an audience with Governor Alex Otti over the matter, he said.
