By Arthur Madumere, Enugu


The chief Magistrate Grade 1, Enugu North Magisterial District, His lordship, J.I Agu has ordered that Ifezue Chiamaka and her brother, Ifezue Emeka be remanded in the Enugu correctional facility for the alleged murder of Miss Ijeoma Nweke, a 27-year old make-up artist based in Enugu on the 11th of November, 2020.

The duo was charged on two-counts charges of conspiracy and murder as well as forcing the deceased to drink a substance believed to be poisoned after which they poured acid on her.

Alot of witnesses have agreed to testify on the matter, including the alleged boyfriend for whom the lady was murdered and a security guard that said he saw when the deceased was dumped at Maryland and acid poured on her by a man suspected to be the brother of the prime suspect.

IgbereTv can report that the matter during the proceeding was adjourned to February 24th, 2021.

It would be recalled that the deceased, Miss Ijeoma Nweke, was contracted for a make-up job on 11th November,2020 by one Chiamaka Ifezue (accused). She was directed to stop at ESBS for onward pickup. In her anxiety, she sent an SMS to her brother, Nnamdi Nweke, detailing her whereabouts.

When she was eventually picked up, the accused with assistance from her brother, Emeka Ifezue, got her sedated and forced a poisoned substance down her throat. She was later locked up, beaten and later murdered by pouring acid on her.

Her brother, Nnamdi Nweke, thanked the police for their efforts and professionalism and urged for justice to be served in the case.