Farmer beats pregnant wife to death in Benue
A Magistrates’ Court in Makurdi, Benue State on Tuesday ordered that a farmer, Ternenge Igbaade, be remanded in a correction facility for allegedly beating his pregnant wife to death.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria, police charged Igbaade with culpable homicide.
READ ALSO: Landlord dies after female tenant grabbed his manhood
The Magistrate, Mrs Erdoo Ter, did not take the plea of Igbaade for want in the jurisdiction.
Earlier, the Prosecution Counsel, Insp. James Ewache told the court that the case was reported by the father of the victim, Tyoapine Sule of Tse- Agberagba Konshisha LGA, Benue on Feb 22, 2023.
The police said that the victim, Kpadoo, was two months pregnant.
The prosecution said an investigation into the matter was still ongoing and prayed the court for an adjournment.
Follow the Neptune Prime channel on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va74ZvU2v1IqKByXoX3d
Do you have breaking news, interview request, opinion, suggestion, or want your event covered? Email us at neptuneprime2233@gmail.com
