The horrific murder of retired High Court Judge Justice Ifeoma Okogwu, whose tied body was found in her Asaba home on November 24, 2025, has prompted the Delta State Police Command to launch a thorough homicide investigation.
Police officials said that the crime was discovered when the deceased’s brother went to her house and discovered her dead body in the living room.
It is said that her lips, hands, and legs were bound. The body was taken from the home and placed at the mortuary for an autopsy after the Divisional Police Officer of the “A” Division in Asaba led the officers there after receiving the report.
While Godwin Vanem, the main suspect, escaped the scene and is presently at large, police reported that one suspect, Lucky Matthew, had been arrested.
According to police sources, preliminary investigations indicate that Vanem “is suspected to have committed the dastardly act and fled the apartment,” leading to a vigorous manhunt.
The State Criminal inquiry Department (Homicide Section) has been tasked with conducting a “discreet and thorough investigation” in response to an order from Delta State Commissioner of Police CP Olufemi Abaniwonda.
CP Assures Justice and Offers Condolences to Family
SP Edafe Bright, the Police Public Relations Officer, stated in a statement released on Sunday, November 30, that the Commissioner of Police expressed sympathy to the late jurist’s family and pledged that the command will see to it that justice was done.
The statement said, “On behalf of the command, the Commissioner of Police, Delta State, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, extends condolences to the family of the deceased and guarantees them justice.”
The command asked anyone with information that could help with the investigation or help apprehend the fugitive suspect to call the police at 08036684974, 08114895600, or 08025666914.
