Title: Hotel Faces Allegations of Murder as Family Presses for Investigation
The family of 27-year-old Chinyere Awuda has formally lodged a petition with the Anambra Commissioner of Police, alleging that their daughter was a victim of a deliberate and premeditated act of murder at a hotel in Awka. The family is demanding a thorough investigation into the incident, while the hotel expresses its readiness to cooperate fully.
According to the petition presented by the Awuda family’s legal representative, Chinyere had gone out clubbing on the night of July 16 but tragically ended up lifeless in an abandoned swimming pool on the hotel premises the following morning. The family contends that their daughter was brutally beaten to death, with the hotel management allegedly failing to intervene or provide any resistance.
Amidst pressure to close the case, the Awuda family insists on uncovering the truth surrounding their daughter’s death, firmly believing that justice must be served. The petition, titled Call for Thorough Investigation of Conspiracy, Murder With Intent to Commit Rituals; Accessory After the Fact to Murder Miss Chinyere Awuda, Attempt to Compound Felony by Coaxing the Deceased Family into Accepting Settlement Before Conclusion of Investigation, implicates specific individuals involved in the incident, including Chinemere Hope Gabriel (aka Bullion Van), Steven Junior (aka Exclusive), and the hotel management.
The family’s petition sheds light on the sequence of events that led to Chinyere’s tragic demise. It is alleged that Chinyere had joined other club-goers in collecting money that was being sprayed during the lively dance and music festivities. However, things took a dark turn when the prime suspect, Gabriel, singled out Chinyere and began violently beating her. Shockingly, the club’s bouncers and security personnel allegedly stood idly by, allowing the assault to unfold without intervention.
The petition further states that despite managing to escape from the assailants inside the club, Chinyere was pursued, trapped, and ultimately cornered at the abandoned swimming pool where her attackers continued their vicious assault. The family asserts that Gabriel dealt a fatal blow to Chinyere’s forehead, causing her untimely death. Moreover, the hotel’s management is accused of instructing the power supply to be cut off, plunging the entire premises into darkness.
In response, the hotel has expressed deep regret over the tragic incident but vehemently denies any involvement. The Awka Branch Manager, Mr. Stanley Akuneziri, issued a statement refuting the family’s claims and affirming that the deceased was not beaten to death nor dumped in the swimming pool. Instead, the hotel acknowledges that a party had taken place on its premises, during which money was sprayed, and unfortunately, Chinyere was singled out and attacked by the party organizers.
While offering their condolences, the hotel affirms its commitment to acting in the best interest of the public and expresses its willingness to fully cooperate with the investigation. The hotel also confirms the presence of CCTV footage capturing the incident and the need for a comprehensive analysis of the footage.
In light of these developments, the Awuda family calls upon the police to seal the crime scene, pending the conclusion of the investigation. They also demand the arrest, detention, and prosecution of all suspects involved, based on the existing CCTV footage.
The unfortunate death of Chinyere Awuda has sparked a wave of concern about safety and security within hotels and clubs. As the investigation progresses, it is crucial for all parties involved to uphold transparency and ensure that justice prevails. The truth behind Chinyere’s tragic death must be unveiled, paving the way for the punishment of those responsible and, ultimately, closure for her grieving family.
