By: Bayero Ade
Tragedy struck in Nsokkara, Ezza South Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, as a 40-year-old man, Joshua Nwafor, reportedly killed his wife, Charity, following a disagreement over a tuber of yam.
The couple, who had been married for 17 years and shared children together, had previously been known to live peacefully. Joshua, a native of Nsokkara, was married to Charity, originally from Awkuzu in Onicha Local Government Area.
According to an eyewitness, the conflict began when Joshua decided to cook yam for the family. Charity, however, preferred roasted yam and went ahead to prepare it her way. This minor disagreement escalated, leading Joshua to drag his wife into their room, lock the door, and allegedly beat her to death.
The eyewitness stressed the importance of peaceful conflict resolution in marriages and advised individuals to leave relationships that become life-threatening, regardless of societal pressures.
Reacting to the incident, the Ebonyi State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Joshua Ukandu, expressed outrage and described the act as tragic and inexcusable. He assured the public that the case would be thoroughly investigated.
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