In a shocking turn of events, a woman identified as Nnaemaka Nwosu has been accused of committing a horrifying act of violence, allegedly setting a policewoman and her two children ablaze in the Nnokwa community of Idemili South Local Government Area, Anambra State. The incident unfolded on Sunday, sending shockwaves throughout the region.According to sources familiar with the matter, the suspect, who hails from Amawbia, had recently undergone a divorce and found herself homeless, desperately in need of accommodation. In her time of distress, she sought help from a compassionate policewoman who kindly offered her a place to stay in her own apartment.Tragically, the situation took a dark turn when an altercation erupted between the suspect and the policewoman, escalating into a physical fight. Reportedly, the suspect struck the policewoman with a pestle repeatedly, rendering her unconscious and defenseless.Disturbingly, witnesses claim that following the brutal assault, the suspect callously bound the policewoman and her two innocent children together with a rope inside their own home. It is alleged that she proceeded to set them ablaze, along with the entire building, leading to their untimely demise.Fortunately, the commotion and billowing flames attracted the attention of local vigilante operatives and villagers who swiftly intervened, apprehending the suspect as she attempted to flee the scene. Authorities were promptly notified, and the suspect was taken into custody.Initially, the suspect concocted a false narrative, claiming that a gas cylinder explosion had caused the fatal fire while the victims were boiling water. However, she later confessed to her heinous crimes, providing chilling details on how she orchestrated the unspeakable act of violence.In response to inquiries, the Anambra State Police spokesperson, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the devastating incident. The suspect has been apprehended, and the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Awka for further investigation.DSP Ikenga also revealed the grim outcome of the tragedy, stating that the lifeless bodies of the policewoman and her two children have been transported to the mortuary. He provided a brief account of the events, explaining that the suspect had sought temporary shelter from the policewoman, but a disagreement between the two ultimately led to a violent confrontation. The assailant allegedly struck the policewoman with a pestle, rendering her unconscious, before proceeding to tie her and her children together and set them ablaze.As the investigation unfolds, authorities are determined to uncover the full details surrounding this harrowing crime. The Anambra State Police, together with the State Investigation Department, will continue their efforts to shed light on the motives behind this horrific incident and ensure that justice is served. The community, in mourning for the loss of three innocent lives, remains united in shock and grief as they come to terms with this heart-wrenching tragedy.