A man identified as Ikenna Oraekie has allegedly killed his 22-year-old girlfriend in Mgbakwu, Awka North Local government area of Anambra State.
An eyewitness, Mrs Ngozi Nwude, told Tribune that the suspect often beat up the deceased despite warning from the neighbors.
She stated that the young girl had been living with the suspect for a while and they have a six month old son together.
She said; “She has been living with the suspect since.
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“She is from Enugwu Agidi, in Njikoka LGA of the state, but her mother is from Mgbakwu.
“The suspect Ikenna Oraekie, was allegedly beating the girl before she suddenly collapsed and was rushed to the hospital where the doctor confirmed to him that she was dead.
“Some angry youths upon seeing the corpse, descended on the suspect, beating him to stupor.
“They tried to set him ablaze before Vigilante operatives waded in and whisked him away to their office from where police authorities were contacted.”
The youths had reportedly besieged the Vigilante office and asked that the suspect be released so they could set him ablaze.
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