Abakaliki Police Arrest Former Criminology Student of AEFUNAI, Okechukwu Emmanuel Egwu Chinedu, Over Intimate Video Leak; Victim Alleges Suspect Sent Videos to Her Father and Demanded ₦7 Million Ransom

Police in Ebonyi State Abakaliki have arrested Okechukwu Emmanuel Egwu Chinedu, a former Criminology student of Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI), following the alleged unauthorized distribution of explicit materials involving a female undergraduate.

The suspect, popularly known as “Snowflakes,” completed his studies at AE-FUNAI in 2024 but has not yet been officially awarded his certificate.

SHAST Campus News first became aware of the incident after a student drew the outlet’s attention to a video circulating online with “AEFUNAI” referenced in its description. In an effort to identify the woman involved and understand the circumstances surrounding the video’s appearance online, SHAST Campus News located and interviewed her.

During the interview, the victim alleged that she had been in a relationship with Chinedu for over two years and experienced dehumanizing treatment and abuse throughout the relationship. According to the petition submitted to the University, she alleged that she was forced into sexual activity against her wishes and, on some occasions, made to consume alcohol so that she would be unable to resist because she experienced pain during intercourse.

The victim further alleged that one of the videos was recorded during one of those occasions. According to her account, Chinedu repeatedly threatened to release her nude videos if she ever left the relationship.

She also alleged that, during the recent academic break, the suspect sent the explicit files directly to her father and subsequently demanded ₦7 million, threatening to make the materials more widely available if the money was not paid.

Furthermore, the victim reported that the materials were subsequently circulated across social media platforms. The circulating footage showed the man’s face covered or blurred while the woman’s face remained visible.

Following its interview with the victim, SHAST Campus News contacted the University’s Chief Security Officer (CSO) and Public Relations Officer (PRO). On August 30, 2026, the outlet formally submitted a petition to the Vice-Chancellor through the Dean of Student Affairs.

Following these interventions, the Chief Security Officer contacted the victim, and the matter subsequently led to the suspect’s arrest by the police.

The victim’s allegations concerning the alleged ₦7 million demand, threats, and other aspects of the matter may also form part of the broader investigation.

Chinedu remains in police custody as investigations continue.

N/B: This is a developing story. More information will be provided as it becomes available.