Man Arrested For Killing Reverend Sister Over Debt In Rivers

A man identified as Kelvin Okoro has been arrested by the Rivers State Police for allegedly killing Reverend Sister Maureen Wecheonwu in the Aluu community, Ikwerre LGA.

According to reports, the tragic incident happened Thursday morning. Kelvin, who was said to be owing the nun an undisclosed sum, reportedly lured her to a secluded area under the guise of settling the matter. Instead, he allegedly attacked her with a blunt object, took her belongings, and left her dead.

Sources say the nun had been complaining about the debt to members of the community before the attack. “She had been telling people that he refused to pay back the money. He called her to talk, but took her to a lonely path and struck her,” one source said.

When her body was found by locals, suspicion quickly fell on Kelvin, who had gone into hiding. The local vigilante group, OSPAC, led by Commander Kingsley Wali, tracked him down and handed him over to the police.

Police spokesperson Grace Iringe-Koko confirmed the arrest and said the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Department.

Investigations are ongoing.