Man flees after lover’s death leaves children in tricycle
A man identified as IK allegedly killed his lover and left her body with their two children inside a tricycle in Ogbogoro, Rivers State. The shocking incident drew the attention of residents and police, who found the woman’s lifeless body and the children at the scene. The suspect reportedly fled after the act, while the children were taken into the care of the deceased’s sister. Police have confirmed an ongoing investigation to apprehend the suspect.
What happened
- IK, a tricycle rider, allegedly beat his lover, who was also the mother of his two children, to death after an argument.
- The woman’s body and her two young children were discovered inside a stationary tricycle by residents, prompting a police response.
- One of the children told police that their father used an object to beat their mother at a guest house before abandoning them in the tricycle.
- The deceased’s sister identified the body and has since taken custody of the children.
- Police spokesperson Blessing Agabe confirmed the incident and stated that an investigation is ongoing to find and prosecute the suspect.
