Man Arrested For Allegedly Kills His Wife Over His Failure To Account For N80,000 In Edo

The Edo State Police Command has arrested a 53-year-old man, Monday Olomu, for allegedly killing his wife Odion Osarogue Olumu, over cash.

 

The suspect who has been married to the deceased for 26 years, was arrested round Airport highway on Benin Metropolis on Thursday, November 4.

 

In response to crime correspondent, Festus Alenkhe, bother began on 22 October 2021, when Monday refused to account for N80,000 out of the N155,000 his wife gave him for home wants.

Monday allegedly spent N75,000, which resulted in an argument after he did not account for the steadiness,

The argument degenerated right into a severe battle throughout which Monday pushed his wife. She fell and hit her head on a concrete ground.

 

It was gathered that Monday didn’t instantly help his wife, who was unconscious and she or he died minutes later.

 

The suspect was arrested by policemen from the Evbuotubu police division and transferred to the State Prison Investigation Division on Thursday.

 

In an interview with Customary Gazette, Olumu stated that he deeply regrets his motion.

 

“I really requested her to make use of her cash to deal with some points in the home, and I paid her part of it. I used to be shocked that she got here one evening and began worrying me that l ought to pay her the steadiness and I don’t have cash,” he stated.

“After an enormous quarrel, we fought as she held me robust to herself. I solely simply pushed her away, and she or he used her head to hit the stone on the ground. I by no means wished to kill her. The Authorities ought to pardon me, and I’m regretting now.” he added.

 

Spokesperson of the Edo State Police Command, SP Bello Kontongs, who confirmed the incident, suggested {couples} to search out higher methods to resolve home dispute.

 

“”Males needs to be cautious after they have a quarrel with their wives at dwelling. Be taught to be affected person.” he acknowledged.

 

SP Kontongs assured that the suspect could be charged to court docket for homicide after the investigation.