Man In Police Net For K*lling Mother Of Two During Fight In Anambra
A 30-year-old man identified as Ebube Oba has allegedly killed a mother of two, and co-tenant, during a fight at their residence.
It was gathered that a quarrel had broken out between Oba and the deceased, whose name was given as Uzoamaka Ekpe, which later resulted in a fight.
However, a press release by the State Police Command’s spokesperson, DSP Toochukwu Ikenga revealed that the suspect had been arrested.
Ikenga throwing more light on the incident said: “Police Operatives at about 4:33 pm on 25/6/2022 arrested one Ebube Oba ‘M’ aged 30years over alleged murder of a mother of two (2), Mrs. Uzoamaka Ekpe aged 45years living at Ugochukwu lane Nkpor Agu, Ogidi.
“Preliminary information revealed that late Mrs. Uzoamaka quarreled with the suspect which resulted in fisticuffs.
“Ebube hit the victim on the chest and face with a fist blow, before she collapsed. She was rushed to the hospital and was later confirmed dead by a medical doctor on duty.
“The body has been deposited in the morgue and the suspect is in custody. The case shall be charged to court after investigations,” he stated.
Meanwhile, the State commissioner of police, CP Echeng Echeng has advised members of the public not to yield to uncontrollable anger at all times as it could be dangerous.
