The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Okechukwu, a principal five pupil at Nnoche-Uduke Primary School, was said to have left home on Saturday and wasn't seen until Sunday morning, hanging on a tree at the back of her compound.
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Her dangling body was discovered by her younger sister, Ndidi, who was going to the toilet dug at the back of the compound.
An eye-wtness, who spoke on condition of anonymity, disclosed that Ndidi raised an alarm which attracted their parents and other members of the community who came and brought her down.
“The whole scenario brought tension and confusion in the community as individuals were observed in clusters discussing the death.
“People, especially some members of Okechukwu's family are of the opinion that she did not commit suicide and insisted on a comprehensive investigation to unravel the actual reason for her death,' 'said the witness.
He claimed a neighbour to the Okechukwu family had reported to the girl's parents that she stole her egg which made them to beat her.
“After the incident, Okechukwu went inside their residence, changed into her new cloth and left the home only to be observed dangling lifeless on a tree on Sunday,' 'he said.
An elder in the community, Mr Friday Itumo, told NAN that the incident had brought confusion to the community as this kind of tragedy had never been experienced before in the community.
“Mr Okechukwu isn't the girl's biological father as her mother came in with her when she re-married Mr Okechukwu after her former husband's death.
“Her former husband's family members are actually insisting that Mr Okechukwu should provide their daughter alive and this has compounded the problem,” he said.
Countless sympathisers were seen trooping in and from the compound, including her school mates who were visibly shocked by her sudden death.
The Ebonyi State Police Command Public Relations Officer, ASP Chris Anyanwu, confirmed the incident, saying that the matter was reported to the Police Division in Ikwo.
“We have commenced investigation into the girl's death to ascertain why she should engage in such act.
“We can't concur that she committed suicide because one can be killed and hanged by his or her killer, to claim that the person committed suicide.
“We assure her family, members of the community and the entire state that people would reach the root of this matter,' 'he said.
The girl's body has been deposited at the Onueke General Hospital Mortuary in the Ezza South Local Government Area for autopsy.
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