Police arrest man for allegedly killing wife in Edo

Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested one Kelvin Izekor for allegedly killing of his 38-year-old wife identified as Success Izekor.

The spokesperson of the Command, Moses Yamu disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Benin City on Sunday.

Yamu said the suspect was arrested after being rescued from an angry mob who wanted to lynch him in Benin City.

The suspect’s arrest followed information received from members of the public on February 22, 2025 at about 10:00 pm.

The statement said, “On February 22, 2025 at about 10:00 pm, information was received that one Kelvin Izekor of number 50 Upper Mission extension, Benin-City, has killed his wife named Success Izekor, aged 38, and was about to be lynched by an angry mob.

“Operatives of the Aduwawa Division swiftly responded to the report and met the lifeless body of the woman lying in the pool of her own blood with deep cuts on her head.

“It took serious efforts by the police operatives to pacify the mob, rescue and take the suspect into custody for investigation.

“The victim was removed and rushed to the hospital, where she was confirmed dead.”

The statement said the Commissioner of Police, Betty Enekpen Otimenyin, has decried recent cases of spouses being violent against each other.

The commissioner equally assured the public of diligent investigation into the death of the woman, adding that whoever is found culpable would be dealt with in accordance with the law.