Nigeria
Two siblings arrested and arraigned for the death of make up artist, Ijeoma Nweke
The Enugu State Magistrate Court have arrested two siblings, Ifezue Chiamaka and Ifezue Emeka for the murdering of a makeup artist, Ms Ijeoma Nweke whose death shook Twitter.
According to reports, Chiamaka conspired with her brother to kill Ijeoma for allegedly having an affair with her boyfriend.
During the hearing, it was revealed that Chiamaka allegedly lured Ijeoma by inviting her for a make up job. On getting there and suspecting foul play, Ijeoma quickly sent a message to a friend, before being forced to drink a poisoned substance.
The two siblings went on to pour the substance said to be acid on Ijeoma.
An eye witness who was present in the court said he witnessed Emeka Ifezue pour acid on the body of Ijeoma after they dumped her corpse at the Maryland axis of Enugu Metropolis.
Also present in court was the boyfriend who was willing to testify against the two siblings.
The case was adjoined to February 24, 2021.
This is the video of the brother and sister alleged to have killed Ijeoma Nweke, a Make-up artist based in Enugu…#justiceforijeoma
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— Journalist101 (@realJ101) February 3, 2021