A man in his early 30s from Mgbakwu community in the Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Ikenna Asiegbu, has been accused of killing his 22-year-old girlfriend, Chidimma Christopher.
Punch correspondent gathered that the incident happened on Saturday at Urutolu village, Mgbakwu.
Punch Metro gathered that the suspect allegedly always beat up Christopher, despite interventions from their neighbours.
An eyewitness and neighbour, Mrs Ngozi Nwude, said the victim gave birth to a baby about six months ago.
She said, “The girl had been living with the suspect for some months now, even though the bride price was not paid. She was from Enugwu Agidi, in Njikoka LGA of the state, but her mother is from Mgbakwu.
“The boy was in the habit of beating her for reasons we don’t know, even though he had been cautioned on many occasions, now see the result.”
It was also learnt that the suspect was allegedly beating the girl when she suddenly collapsed and was rushed to a hospital, where she was confirmed dead.
Some angry youths in the community, upon seeing her corpse, descended on Asiegbu and beat him to a stupor.
They reportedly tried to set him ablaze before the intervention of some vigilantes, who took him to their office and contacted the police.
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He should also be killed
Wicked man
Wahala be like wetin again