Brutal attacks leave three women dead in Enugu communities
Tragedy has hit parts of Enugu State after two separate violent incidents in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area reportedly led to the deaths of three women over the weekend.
In the first incident in Ukehe community, a 40-year-old man, identified as Anikwe Onyebuchi, allegedly attacked and killed his 60-year-old mother, Felicia Anikwe, during a domestic dispute at Nkporogwu area.
Residents said the confrontation began after an argument over food upon his return home, which escalated into a fatal assault that threw the community into shock.
Eyewitnesses also reported that an angry mob later attempted to lynch the suspect before security operatives arrived and intervened, preventing further escalation.
In a separate incident in Agu-Ekwegbe community, another man, Joshua Eze, was accused of killing his sister, Nwabuche Eze, and her daughter, Favour Eze, under unclear circumstances. The motive for the attack has not yet been established as investigations continue.
The Nigeria Police Force confirmed that the remains of Felicia Anikwe have been recovered for autopsy and further examination.
Police also disclosed that the bodies of the two victims in the second incident were later found in a shallow grave, a development that has deepened fear and tension in the area.
Police spokesperson Daniel Ndukwe said the suspect in the first case was rescued from mob action and taken to hospital for treatment, while the second suspect reportedly died after being attacked by a mob before he could be fully taken into custody.
The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Mamman Giwa, condemned both incidents and ordered a full investigation.
He also warned residents against taking the law into their own hands, stressing that suspects should be handed over to appropriate authorities for proper prosecution.
Authorities say investigations are ongoing as the affected communities remain in shock over the disturbing events.
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