Anambra: 6 months after marriage, hubby allegedly strangles wife in Nnewi

It was another tragic day in Anambra state as six months old marriage between one Mr Ikechukwu Obiora and his wife Mrs Ebere Obiora has ended up in the alleged murder of the later by the former.

According to our source, the incident happened in Otolo Nnewi, Nnewi South local government area of Anambra state on March 2, 2023.

Narrating further, our source explained that “on the late hours of the 2nd of March, 2023, the family of late Mr Nathaniel Uzuegbunam in Obiuno community in Otolo, Nnewi received a very sad and heartbreaking news about the death of their daughter, Mrs Ebere Obiora (Nne Uzuegbunam), who was later discovered to have been allegedly strangled to death by her husband, Mr Ikechukwu Obiora from Ezi-Ogwugwu community, also in Otolo, Nnewi.

“It was a rude shock to the family, as they have no idea of their daughter having issues with her husband since she got married in August, 2022.

”However, on the evening of that 2nd of March, around 7pm, the mother-in-law of the deceased called the family of the deceased and told them that their daughter slumped and was looking dead, saying that they should come around quickly.

On getting there, they were told to come to Nnewi Diocesan Hospital (Akwudo) where she was taken to.

“In any case, they hurriedly went to Akwudo, where the Medical doctor on duty confirmed that their daughter has passed on.

“May be out shock or in a desperate bid to get to the root of the situation and clear all doubts, she was again taken to St. Felix Okolo hospital,where it was also confirmed that their daughter was dead.”