Friday was accused and later convicted for the murder of his pregnant wife, Patience. Ntong ordered that the accused be hanged in the neck until he dies. Uko, who hails from Ikot Ossom in Obot Akara Local Government Area of the state, committed the offence in August 2014. In handing down the death sentence, Chief Ntong expressed sadness at “the callous behaviour of Friday towards his pregnant wife who according to him, should be pampered and courted until she delivers the baby. “The accused pushed his wife down, knowing that she was pregnant and ought to be pampered and treated with love instead of violence, “the judge said.

Source: Nigerian Tribune August 18, 2018 05:37 UTC