A middle aged man identified as Godwin
Idon, during the week, allegedly killed his 40-year-old wife for killing
a snake inside their home in Uzebba-Iuleha, Owan West Local Government
Area of Edo State.
The week-long quarrel was said to have
ensued between the couple after one of the sons of the deceased had
killed the snake in the couple’s living room.
The deceased’s husband was said to have been infuriated by the action which he described as a taboo in the community.
Investigation revealed that after a week
of quarrel, the deceased, in company of her mother-in-law, decided to
see a native doctor in order to know the implication of the son’s
action.
It was upon her return that the husband
accused her of foul-play and subsequently used a plank to hit her on the
head after a reported quarrel between them.
The remains of the woman who reportedly
died on the spot has been deposited in a morgue in Sabongidda-Ora,
headquarters of the council.
The Area Commander of the Nigeria
Police, Mr. David Jimwang confirmed the incident and said the man who
was immediately arrested has been transferred to the State Police
Command.
Olofofo1 gathered that the deceased’s
son, who was alleged to have killed the snake, is a product of the late
victim’s earlier marriage.
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