Marital Peace Meeting Turns Tragic as Man Allegedly Hacks Wife to Death in Ekiti
Gbenga Sodeinde in Ado Ekiti What was expected to be a last-ditch effort to reconcile a troubled marriage reportedly ended in tragedy on Wednesday when a 25-year-old woman, Kehinde Onizeokaraga, was
A marital peace meeting in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State turned tragic on Wednesday when a 25-year-old woman, Kehinde Onizeokaraga, was allegedly hacked to death by her husband during the gathering. The couple, natives of Kogi State, had been struggling with marital issues, prompting a family acquaintance to attempt mediation. It was at the residence of a friend of the deceased's father that the alleged machete attack occurred, following a disagreement that had escalated.
Kehinde, who had previously left her husband's residence due to serious disputes, sustained multiple severe injuries and was pronounced dead. Her husband, Ibrahim Sodiq, commonly known as Alfa Eleran and a meat seller, allegedly fled the scene before apprehension. The victim's cousin, Lawrence Yusuf, alleged that Kehinde had decided to end the marriage and had attended the meeting involuntarily after receiving an invitation.
Yusuf also claimed that the suspect had escaped with Kehinde's mobile phone, which family members believe holds crucial information for the investigation. Police have arrested the suspect's wife and a family acquaintance, but the prime suspect remains at large. The family appeals for a thorough investigation to determine the roles of those involved in the incident.
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