- Locals disclosed that James took law into his hand after suspecting that his late wife was having an extramarital affair with another man in the community.
In Ogun State, one Matthew James has allegedly killed his wife over suspected infidelity and extramarital affair.
The suspect, who has since been arrested by the police, reportedly killed his 55-year-old wife, Etim Mary, around 8:00 p.m. on Sunday.
The incident happened at Idekan Farm Settlement in the Ijebu-Ode area of the south west State.
Locals, who spoke with newsmen, disclosed that James took law into his hand after suspecting that his late wife was having an extramarital affair with another man in the community.
An eyewitness, who spoke in confidence, said the suspect claimed he and the deceased woman had a “blood covenant” not to betray each other.
The source stated that the deceased was once married before she met james, adding that she was already at an advanced age before the suspect tied nuptial knot with her.
“They had a blood covenant that they would not leave each other. He suspected the wife was having an extramarital affair. The woman had been married before she met James. He married her when the woman was already ageing. She had grown up with children before James married her.
“James is claiming they both had a blood covenant not to leave each other for any reason. He just returned one morning with a machete and hacked the woman to death. He didn’t run away after committing the crime. He just stood beside her after.” Punch quoted the eyewitness as saying.
The spokesperson for the state police command, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident.
He disclosed that the wife was pronounced dead by the attending doctor after being rushed to the hospital by other residents.
She said, “She was found lying in the pool of her blood just in front of the house about 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. She had deep cuts on her forehead, shoulders, and other parts of her body. The husband was found with the blood-soaked machete he was believed to have used to commit the crime.
“The body was taken to a general hospital in Ijebu-Igbo, where she was certified dead by a doctor on duty. Her corpse has been deposited at the Alayangbe Private Mortuary in Oke-Agbo, Ijebu-Igbo, for the autopsy.
“We will move the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Abeokuta as soon as the preliminary investigation is concluded.”