Man allegedly kills lover’s son after repeated disputes in Anambra
A tragic incident has shaken the Uli community in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, where a man identified as Gozie allegedly killed his lover’s only son. The conflict reportedly stemmed from the victim’s opposition to Gozie’s relationship with his mother, leading to repeated altercations. After the killing, both Gozie and the boy’s mother fled, prompting outrage and retaliatory actions from local youths. The police are investigating the case, and the suspects remain at large.
What happened
- Gozie allegedly attacked and killed his lover’s son in his room after ongoing disputes over their relationship.
- Neighbours discovered the victim’s body with deep machete cuts after noticing the family’s absence for days.
- Outraged youths from the Egbu community reportedly carried the corpse around and set buildings in the suspect’s family compound on fire.
- A community elder condemned both the killing and the mob retaliation, urging intervention to prevent further violence.
- Police confirmed the case is under investigation, with both Gozie and the victim’s mother still missing.
