Nigeria, April 8 -- The police in Anambra State, South-east Nigeria, say they have arrested two male suspects over the alleged murder of an 80-year-old woman, Theresa Igbojonu, in the state.

The police spokesperson in the state, Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.

Mr Ikenga, a superintendent of police, identified the arrested suspects as Chidiebere Igboanugo and Emmanuel Ibeabuchi.

He said the suspects allegedly tied the legs and mouth of Mrs Igbojonu before killing her.

The police spokesperson said the suspects subsequently stole a motorcycle from the victim.

He said the incident happened at Umunwaji Ogboro, a community in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State and that it was reported to the police at ...