A Magistrate Court in Enugu has arraigned two siblings, Ifezue Chiamaka (F) and Ifezue Emeka (M) over allegations of killing a young make-up artist in Enugu.
The late make-up artist identified as Ijeoma Nweke was found dead after going missing for four days.
Her lifeless body was found around the popular Maryland axis in the Coal City.
She was last seen on Wednesday 11, November 2020 before being found dead late evening on Sunday 15 November, 2020.
The duo of Emeka and Chiamaka allegedly killed Miss Ijeoma for having an affair with the latter’s boyfriend.
During the hearing, it was revealed that Chiamaka lured Ijeoma by inviting her for a make up job.
On getting there and suspecting foul play, Ijeoma quickly sent an SOS message to a friend, before being forced to drink a substance said to be poison.
The two siblings went on to pour substance said to be acid on the Ijeoma.
An eye witness who was also present in the court hearing reveled that he witnessed as Emeka Ifezue poured acid on the body of Ijeoma after they dumped her corpse at Maryland axis of Enugu Metropolis.
Also present in court was the the said boyfriend, who declared his willingness to testify against the two siblings.
The case was adjoined to February 24th, 2021.
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