Commercial and social activities came to a halt for some hours
Wednesday, in Owerri, Imo State capital, following a peaceful protest by
scores of Umuonyeche villagers, over the death of their daughter, Rita
Ogbonna.The victim was allegedly killed by her male friend, Ikay (surname withheld) alias Zabi, from Amawom village.
A community source revealed that Ikay had
gone to the home of his 42-year-old girlfriend, picked her up and drove
her to World Bank Housing Estate where a quarrel later ensued, resulting
to a heavy fight.
“It was during the fight that Rita died and her corpse was later deposited in a morgue by Ikay”, the source further alleged.
“On getting wind of the sad happening, our youth organised themselves
and went on a peaceful demonstration, which equally served as a search
for the fleeing man”, added the source.
He explained that as soon as the fleeing Ikay was nabbed, he was
quickly handed over to the Crack Squad of Imo State Police Command.
Although it was not clear at press time, what caused the
misunderstanding, it has been gathered that they have been lovers for
about 11 years now.
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