Police arrest 23-year-old Chinamezu for macheting 44-year-old girlfriend to death
Story by Susan Mbamah
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested Kingsley Chinamezu, 23, in connection with the murder of his 44-year-old girlfriend, Confidence Konebari Sunny. The alleged killing took place in the Umuebulu community of the Etche Local Government Area.
Police spokesperson SP Grace Iringe-Koko confirmed the arrest in a statement, revealing that Chinamezu, also known as “Power Sharp,” was apprehended on August 15 at a hideout in Egbeta village, Edo State.
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According to police reports, Chinamezu allegedly killed Confidence with a machete on July 30, 2025, and then fled to Edo State. From there, he reportedly sent threats to the victim’s family, boasting that he could harm them without consequences.
“Following a formal complaint by the victim’s family, the case was assigned to the Anti-Kidnapping Unit,” the statement read. “Utilizing technical intelligence, operatives tracked down the suspect and arrested him. During interrogation, he voluntarily confessed to the crime.”
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Police are still gathering evidence and profiling Chinamezu to see if he is linked to any other criminal activities. He will face prosecution once the investigation is complete.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbenga A. Adepoju, praised the swift action of the operatives and reiterated that Rivers State will not tolerate criminal acts.
He issued a stern warning: “Perpetrators of heinous crimes should desist, as the long arm of the law will catch up with them. Justice will be served.”
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