The Unuevwero of Edjeba Community Warri, Chief Ikpuri has shut one of his wives, Mrs. Blessing Igho Ikpuri in the early hours of this morning January 14, at Jeddo, Okpe Local Government Area, Delta State, Fresh Angle International reports.
Our Senior Correspondent reports that Chief Michael Ikpuri allegedly shot his wife to death on the head from the back over marital argument they had this morning at their home, but he has reportedly told the police that his wife was killed by armed robbers.
Chief & Mrs. Michael Ikouri during their traditional marriage
Meanwhile, the Chairman of Okpe Local Government Area, Delta State, Chief Godwin Ejinyere has appealed to residents of Jeddo and its environs to be calm and remain law abiding, while also assuring the people that the alleged killing of Mrs. Blessing Igho Ikpuri shall be properly investigated by the police.
Speaking to Newsmen at Orerokpe, Chief Ejinyere who is also the Chief Security Officer of Okpe Local Government Area, appealed to youths of the community and family members of late Mrs. Blessing Ikpuri to maintain law and order.
The premises of the murder
As at the time of this report, the suspect, Chief Michael Ikpuri has been transferred from Ughoton Police Station where he was initially detained to Divisional Police Headquarters, Orerokpe, Okpe Local Government Area.
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