The Delta Police Command has confirmed the shocking murder of a retired judge, Justice Ifeoma Okogwu, whose body was discovered in her Asaba residence under disturbing circumstances.
Justice Okogwu, an Asaba-born former judicial officer, was found dead late Sunday night, November 23, 2025 at her home in Asaba.
It was gathered that her killers bound her legs, hands, and ransacked the entire house, pointing to a violent attack that appeared both targeted and carefully executed.
The victim’s brother, Ogbueshi Godfrey Okogwu, said, “My eldest sister was m8rdered in her house on Sunday night. We only received the news on Monday morning, so we presume the incident happened during the night.
“A major red flag is the disappearance of the night security guard. The morning guard claimed he met the gate wide open when he arrived. He said he simply sat there. Sat there doing what? I do not know. I do not understand this situation at all.”
He added that the family had already provided the Police with the identity and details of the private security company that deployed the guards.
“Police have detained the morning guard and summoned the owner of the security outfit to report to the station. It remains unclear whether the proprietor has complied. Only God knows what truly happened. We will not know anything concrete until the Police complete their investigations,” he added.
Confirming the development, the Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, disclosed that some suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder.
“Some of the security are in police custody while one of them is at large,” he said.
