Tragedy struck Uli community in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State on Sunday night as a man identified simply as Gozie allegedly killed his lover’s only son for opposing their relationship.
The victim, said to be in his 20s, was reportedly attacked in his room following repeated disagreements with his mother’s lover over his frequent visits to their home.
Residents revealed that tensions between the deceased and the suspect had been brewing for some time, often resulting in heated confrontations.
According to an eyewitness, Somto, neighbours grew suspicious after not seeing the occupants of the compound for days, prompting them to check the premises.
Upon gaining access to the room, the young man was found lying lifeless in a pool of blood, with deep machete wounds on his head and other parts of his body. The gruesome discovery drew a crowd, as youths in the area immediately launched a search for the suspect and the victim’s mother, who had reportedly fled the scene.
