Man allegedly hacks lover to death in Enugu

The police in Enugu State have commenced investigation into the incident involving one Chibuzor Okonkwo, who allegedly hacked his lover, Nkemakonam Onovo , to death .
The Enugu State Police Command ’ s spokesman, Ebere Amaraizu , said in a statement in Enugu on Tuesday that the incident happened on December 9 , in Obe Community , Nkanu West Local Government Area of the state.

He noted that the suspect , Okonkwo , must have hit his lover over a misunderstanding that allegedly ensued over a yet to be established issue .

The police spokesman was quoted by the News Agency of Nigeria as saying that the suspect allegedly hit his deceased lover with a wooden frame following a slight provocation .

He stated , “ It was further gathered that he hit the deceased on the head, leaving her unconscious . She was later confirmed dead by a doctor on duty when she was rushed to a hospital in the community.

“The body of the deceased has been deposited in the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital mortuary in Ituku near Enugu for autopsy . ”

Amaraizu said that police had arrested the suspect , who was helping in their investigation.

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