CHUKA UBAH
A married man, Ikechukwu Onuma, popularly known as Ayaaya Onye-Obodo, from Odoja community in Onitsha, Anambra State, was allegedly stabbed to death by his wife’s female lover.
P.M.EXPRESS gathered that the sad incident took place on Monday, 8th August, 2022.
The man was said to have met his untimely death following the amorous relationship between his wife and her lesbian partner, Ebele Onochie. The deceased, Ikechukwu, was said to have accosted his wife’s female lover over an outstanding issue. It was said that an argument ensued as the man used the opportunity once again to appeal to the suspect, Ebele, to leave his wife alone and in the process, she stabbed him in the chest.
Reacting to the development, the Anambra Police Spokesman, DSP Ikenga Tochukwu, said the suspect is in custody and the Commissioner of Police, CP Echeng Echeng, has directed that the matter be transferred to State Criminal Investigation Department.
“We have a suspect in custody and the Commissioner of Police, CP Echeng Echeng, has ordered the immediate transfer of the case to State CID for a proper investigation.”
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect stabbed the victim on the chest. He was rushed to the hospital before he was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty.”
“What led to the suspect’s action has not been ascertained, meanwhile investigations have just began. Further details shall be communicated please,” the Police Spokesman, Ikenga said.
It was also gathered that the remains of the victim, Ikechukwu Onuma, have been deposited in a morgue.