The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, Emmanuel Okpara, over the alleged killing of his girlfriend, Chinyere Susan Rose, a biochemist, event planner and businesswoman.

According to the police, the incident occurred on September 19, 2026, following an argument between Okpara and Rose over the source of an alleged HIV infection.

The police said the suspect allegedly confessed during interrogation to hitting Rose with a pestle, claiming that the blow resulted in her death.

He was also alleged to have wrapped her remains in nylon and concealed them inside the toilet of his residence in Olympic Layout, One-Day, Enugu.

The incident reportedly came to light after neighbours noticed an offensive odour emanating from the apartment. The neighbours allegedly forced the door open and apprehended Okpara before the arrival of the police.

Rose’s remains were subsequently evacuated to a mortuary for preservation and autopsy.

Her identity, which was initially unknown when the incident began trending last week, has now been confirmed by her family as Chinyere Susan Rose.

The police said investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death is ongoing.

The outcome of the autopsy and further investigation is expected to shed more light on the circumstances surrounding Rose’s death.

The allegations against Okpara remain subject to due legal process.