The grieving parents of 22-year-old nurse Ginika Judith Okoro, who passed away under mysterious circumstances at her boyfriend Charles Ndukwu’s residence in Ezeogba, Awaka, Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State, have urged the Nigeria Police and state government to investigate her untimely death.
In a conversation with PUNCH on Thursday, Ginika’s mother, Mrs. Caroline Nneji, shared her anguish, “My only daughter died last Sunday when she visited a young man called Charles. My only daughter who was 22 years old was raised by us. She has a chemist shop where she treats patients and you know as a nurse she goes to patients’ houses sometimes to treat them. This fateful Sunday, she visited a young man and died in his house. My only eye has gone. What sin did I commit that cannot be forgiven,” she lamented.
Recounting how they learned of their daughter’s demise, Mrs. Nneji explained, “Around 9 pm on Sunday, the said young man by name Charles Ndukwu came to our house and told us that our daughter was unconscious and he took her to the hospital where the doctor confirmed her dead.”
Ginika’s stepfather, Mr. Nneji, added, “The suspect, Charles Ndukwu, told us that he went and bought pepper soup for our daughter, but she became unconscious after taking the pepper soup, and he rushed her to Edochie Clinic, Awaka in Owerri North where she was confirmed dead by the presiding doctor.”
It was gathered that Charles Ndukwu has been arrested and is being held by the police pending further investigation.
The bereaved parents, unable to conceal their sorrow, have called for a thorough investigation to uncover the truth behind their daughter’s death and ensure justice is served.
“All we seek from the police and the state government is a proper investigation for the unravelling of the facts behind our daughter’s mysterious death. It is the truth only that we are seeking for, after all our daughter cannot come back to life again,” they said.
When contacted, the state Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Henry Okoye, confirmed the incident and stated, “The police are investigating the matter. The police are assuring members of the public and the family that they will do everything possible to unravel the cause of the mysterious death of the young girl.”
