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The suspects are Osita John, 21, of Ifite ogwari in Ayamelum LGA of Anambra State but reside at Agu Awka and Achewa Musa, 27, of Abinsel of Guma LGA of Benue State, resident in Amansea Garki.

Mohammed said the suspects voluntarily confessed to have scaled into the deceased house and stabbed him on his lower abdomen over a cult-related matter before carting away two of his mobile phones.

Two suspects have been arrested by the Anambra State Police Command in connection with the murder of Azubuike Ekwegbalu, 43, an aide of the Anambra State Governor,  Willie Obiano.

It would be recalled that late Ekwegbalu, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Security, was stabbed to death on August 9, 2020 inside his residence at the Commissioners quarters Awka.

Confirming the latest development on Tuesday, November 10,  spokesperson of the State Police Command, SP Haruna Mohammed said that after the incident, Police detectives swung into action and after intensive investigation arrested two principal suspects.

Exhibits recovered from the suspects includes two Android phones belonging to the victim and one knife allegedly used in perpetrating the heinous act. The suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigation is concluded.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP John Abang, reiterated that there is no hiding place for criminals in Anambra State and that the Command under his watch will continue to fish out and deal decisively with criminal elements in accordance with the law until they repent or relocate from the State.

Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, the Osun State Governor, has with immediate effect, lifted the curfew imposed on the state.

The Governor had earlier relaxed the 24-hour indefinite curfew to run from 8:00 pm till 6:00 am daily.

In a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs Funke Egbemode, on Wednesday, the governor was quoted as saying that “citizens can now go about their business and other transactions beyond 8:00 pm without any hindrance or restrictions with effect from Wednesday, November 11.”

The statement titled, ‘Oyetola lifts curfew in Osun’, added, “The government has once again observed the level of compliance to all directives aimed at restoring tranquility to our dear State, and hereby appreciates the citizens for their patience and understanding.

“The government also appreciates security agencies for their efforts in maintaining law and order in the State.

“With effect from Wednesday November 11, residents of the State are free to go about their business without any hindrance or restrictions, while security agencies continue to discharge their duties to forestall breakdown of law and order.

“The government urges every citizen to be wary of actions that can upset the peace and harmony that the State is reputed for, and not hesitate to provide useful information to security agencies in case of suspicion of violence in any of our communities.

“The government is also calling on parents and guardians to continue to caution their children and wards not to allow themselves to be used by unscrupulous elements to jeopardize the peace of the State.”