{
  "id": 16469744,
  "title": "Man Allegedly Kills Girlfriend in Edo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/man-allegedly-kills-girlfriend-in-edo",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T10:33:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/man-allegedly-kills-girlfriend-in-edo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Edo State, 21-year-old Miracle Samuel is accused of killing his girlfriend, according to police reports. The pair reportedly met on social media and became friends after months of online chatting. Police Commissioner Patrick Daaor stated that Samuel invited the victim to his residence in Benin City's Ahor area, where the alleged murder occurred. The suspect is currently in custody and will face court proceedings following the investigation.\n\nSamuel claimed, in an interview, that the victim suffered injuries during a struggle over a knife, which led to her death. He insisted he never intended to kill her, explaining that she had come to his house to discuss an issue and the conversation turned heated. During the argument, the woman allegedly grabbed a knife intending to stab him. Samuel said he tried to save her after she was injured, but she ultimately died in the incident.",
  "summary": "Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested one Miracle Samuel, 21, over the alleged killing of his girlfriend, whom he met on social media, in the state. The state’s Commissioner of Police, Patrick Daaor, said the suspect and the victim met on social media and became friends after chatting for months. He said […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}