From Ogbonnaya Ndukwe, Aba
A tragic incident occurred in Aba, Abia State, over the weekend when a shoemaker, Udokwukwu, from Onicha Ngwa in Obingwa Local Government Area, killed his wife, Mary, and their baby before taking his own life.
The act was reportedly triggered by financial hardship and his inability to provide for his family’s feeding needs, compounded by allegations of his wife’s infidelity.
According to eyewitnesses, Udokwukwu, who lived in Osisioma with his family, became enraged when his wife visited his shop to demand feeding money, which he refused to give. Later, he returned home with a can of fuel, poured it in their apartment while his family slept, and set it ablaze, killing Mary and their baby.
The following day, Udokwukwu was found dead, with family members suspecting a reprisal attack, though police have not confirmed this.
The bodies have been deposited in a local mortuary, but the Abia State Police Command has yet to comment on the incident.