Tragedy struck Uli community in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State on Sunday night as a man identified simply as Gozie allegedly killed his lover’s only son for opposing their relationship. “The incident happened on Sunday night at a compound near the Uli campus of Anambra State University. He alleged that on the night of the incident, the suspect attacked the victim while he was asleep. “The situation escalated as some youths carried the corpse around the community before attacking the suspect’s compound and burning houses there,” he said. When contacted, the spokesperson for the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said he could not immediately confirm the incident.

Source: Punch March 20, 2026 11:21 UTC