IMSU Undergraduate Arrested for Murder of Final Year Student

Imo State Police apprehends Francis Marvellous, a 300-level student of Uniagric, for fatally stabbing Chinagorom Kingsley, a final year student of FUTO, amidst heated argument.

IMSU Undergraduate Arrested for Murder of Final Year Student
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In a shocking turn of events, the Imo State Police Command has apprehended Francis Marvellous, a 300-level student of the Imo State University, in connection to the murder of Chinagorom Kingsley, a final year student of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri. The incident, which occurred recently, has sent shockwaves throughout the educational community.

Contrary to circulating rumors attributing the crime to Fulani herdsmen, the Police clarified that Francis Marvellous, a native of Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State, is the prime suspect. The Police spokesperson, Henry Okoye, emphasized that the motive behind the act was not related to intertribal conflict but arose from a heated argument between the suspect and the victim.

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According to reports, the altercation escalated, leading Francis Marvellous to fatally stab Chinagorom Kingsley. The prompt response from FUTO's Chief Security Officer and the Imo State Police Command led to the arrest of the suspect, who was almost lynched by an enraged mob.

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The Imo State Police Commissioner, Aboki Danjuma, has ordered a thorough investigation into the matter to ensure all involved parties, including accomplices and those spreading false information, face justice.

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IMSU issues a statement expressing deep regret over the unfortunate incident and reaffirming its dedication to upholding the highest standards of conduct and discipline among its student body. The institution emphasizes its commitment to working closely with law enforcement agencies to ensure justice is served.

For further inquiries, contact IMSU's Public Relations Department. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.