Police arrest man for ‘killing wife 8 months after wedding

• Tragedy struck in the Upper Mission Extension area of Benin City in Edo state as a businessman killed his wife
• Kelvin Izekor allegedly killed his wife after hitting his 38-year-old wife Success Izekor with a cutlass on the head
• The state police spokesperson, Moses Yamu, said the suspect was rescued from an angry mob who wanted to lynch the husband

Police say Kelvin Izekor has been charged to court and he has been remanded in prison.
Photo credit: Kelvin Osamede IzekorSource: FacebookOn 22/02/2025 at about 2200hrs, information was received that one Kelvin Izekor of no 50 Upper Mission extension, Benin-City has killed his wife named Success Izekor aged 38yrs and was about to be lynched by an irate mob, Operatives of the Aduwawa Division swiftly responded to the report and met the lifeless body of the woman lying in the pool of her own blood with deep cuts on her head.It took serious efforts by the Police operatives to pacify the mob, rescue, and take the suspect into custody for investigation. The victim was removed and rushed to the hospital, where she was confirmed dead.Assuring the public of diligent investigation into the death of the woman and whoever found culpable would be dealt with according to the law.Police says Kelvin Osamede Izekor was rescued from angry mob who wanted to lynch him.
Photo credit: Kelvin Osamede IzekorSource: FacebookAngry Wife, husband hack themselves to death

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