A middle-aged man has been accused of killing his girlfriend over alleged infidelity in a community in Cross River State, sparking outrage among residents calling for justice.
According to local sources, the incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, at about 0600hrs, where the accused Malime Ejor, aged 35 years, allegedly attacked his girlfriend, Moshie Igu, aged 26 years, at a farm in Nwang Village, Ekajuk community of Ogoja local government area of Cross River State.
One of the residents who pleaded anonymity said, “We heard the commotion and noise and we rushed to the scene, but we were unable to prevent the situation because he was already using a machete on her.”
He reported that a heated argument broke out between the man and his lover over accusations of extramarital affairs, which escalated into violence, during which the suspect allegedly attacked her, leading to her death.
“We could not do anything. We were able to hold him. Our youths caught him and later handed him over to security operatives,” he added.
Confirming the incident, Spokesperson for the Nigeria Police Force in the state, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, on Sunday, said an investigation has commenced and assured that justice would be served.
