A 30-year-old man identified as Ebube Oba has been arrested by the police over alleged murder of a mother of two, and co-tenant, during a fight at their residence in Nkpor Agu, Ogidi, Anambra.
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.
The State Police spokesperson, DSP Toochukwu Ikenga, who disclosed this in a statement 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, Ogidi.
“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 stated.
