CITIZENS COMPASS –A 40-year-old man resident of Ebonyi State, Joshua Nwafor, has allegedly killed his wife simply identified as Charity, over a tuber of yam in Nsokkara, Ezza South Local Government Area of the state.
It was gathered that the incident occurred in the couple’s home, where they had lived peacefully for 17 years.
Narrating the incident to newsmen, an eyewitness who pleaded anonymity said trouble started when Joshua was to cook a tuber of yam for the family, but the wife insisted that she preferred to eat roasted yam instead of boiled one.
Not minding her husband’s preference, Charity was said to have gone ahead to prepare roasted yam.
This was said to have led to disagreement which degenerated as Joshua allegedly dragged his wife into the room, locked the door, and beat her until she stopped breathing.
Confirming the incident, the Ebonyi State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Joshua Ukandu, condemned the tragic incident, assuring that a thorough investigation would be conducted and the suspect would be charged to court.
