May 21, 2012 by Chukwudi Akasike, Port Harcourt
TRAGEDY struck on Saturday in Borokiri Area of Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, when a 30 year-old man allegedly beat his girlfriend to death.
The man, Obinna Eze, was said to have engage his lover in a heated argument that later degenerated into a scuffle.
It was gathered that Eze hit the deceased several times on the head until she lost consciousness, a development that attracted other residents.
Though the reason for the fight was not established, Eze was said to have cried out for help when he realised that his girlfriend, who was identified simply as Idara, was dead.
A resident, who preferred anonymity, explained that both Eze and Idara had been enjoying cordial relationship before the unfortunate incident happened.
The state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Mohammed Indabawa, who confirmed the incident on Sunday, said the suspect had been arrested.
Indabawa added that the matter was being investigated by the Criminal Investigation Department.
He said, “One Obinna Eze killed his girlfriend known as Idara in the early hours of Saturday by beating her to death at his residence. The suspect has been arrested and detained.
“The body of the deceased has been deposited at the Braithwaite Memorial Hospital mortuary and the matter has been referred to the Criminal Investigations Department.”
Recalling how a suspect allegedly killed his lover and buried her in his room, the police commissioner expressed worry over the increasing rate of homicides among young people.
He urged members of the public to support the police in the fight against crime, promising that security agents would respond swiftly as soon as they were alerted.
via Punch: http://www.punchng.com/metro/man-beats-lover-to-death-in-rivers/
| Posted: at | |
TRENDING GISTS 
Fire Guts Truck At Ibadan Mechanic Workshop, No Casualties Reported
"Afrobeats Is Not Akon's Creation" – Veteran Producer, ID Cabasa Fires Back At Singer's Claims
AKPABIO! "How Sandra Duru Hired Me To Damage Natasha’s Reputation" – Journalist, Francess Ogbonnaya Confesses
16-Year-Old Maths Wizard, Olamide Aderibigbe Scores 336 Overall In UTME; Scores 98 in Maths
Actress, Chioma Chukwuka Weeps Following Her AMVCA 2025 Best Actress Win (Video)
Desmond Elliot Stuns at AMVCA With Bold Fashion Choice, Trends On Social Media (Photos)