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Man Beats Mother of Two To Death in Anambra 

By Kamsi Anayo, Awka

A 30 years old man identified as Ebube Oba has allegedly killed a mother of two, and a co-tenant, during a fight at their residence at Nkpor-Agu in Idemili North Local Goverment Area of Anambra state.

It was gathered that a quarrel had broken out between Oba and the deceased, who’s name was given as Uzoamaka Ekpe, which later resulted in a fight.

The Spokesman of the Anambra State PoliceCommand, Toochukwu Ikenga, Superintendent of Police, who confirmed the death of the woman said that the suspect had been arrested

Ikenga said: ” Police Operatives at about 4:33pm 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.

“Preliminary information revealed that late Mrs Uzoamaka had a quarrel with the suspect which resulted to 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 to the morgue and the suspect is in custody. The case shall be charged to court after investigations,” he said.

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.

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