Delta Police Arrest 1 Over Judge’s Murder, Hunt For Fleeing Suspect

Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested one suspect over the murder of Justice Ifeoma Okogwo (Rtd).

On the 24th of November 2025, the DPO ‘A’ Division Asaba received a complaint from the brother of Justice Ifeoma Okogwo (Rtd) that he visited her residence only to discover her lifeless body in the sitting room with her hands, legs and mouth tied.

The Commissioner of Police, Delta State, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, confirmed one suspect, Lucky Matthew, has been arrested, while the principal suspect, Godwin Vanem, is presently at large.

According to him, Preliminary investigation revealed that the said Godwin Vanem is suspected of having committed the dastardly act and fled the apartment. The command has launched a manhunt for the fleeing suspect.

“Upon receipt of the complaint, the DPO swiftly led men to her residence, where the corpse was evacuated and taken to the mortuary for autopsy. The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (Homicide section) for discreet investigation.

Abaniwonda, on behalf of the command, conveys condolences to the family of the deceased and assures them of justice.

Recall that the victim’s brother, Ogbueshi Godfrey Okogwu, who confirmed the sad incident, disclosed that “My eldest sister was murdered in her house on Sunday night.

The family has already provided the Police with the name, details, and logo of the private security company responsible for deploying the guards, while also calling for justice.

“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”, Okogwu stated.