Man kills Fulani woman with blows in Edo

Edo State Police Command has arrested a 35-year-old man, identified as Ishaka Okhurome, for allegedly killing a Fulani woman with blows.

The incident reportedly happened at Agenebode in Estako East local Government area.

Ishaka, who spoke to journalists when he was paraded by the state Commissioner of Police, Haliru Gwandu, said he was forced to beat his victim to death when she resisted his attempt to steal her phone.

The Commissioner of Police, Gwandu, said that the suspect would be charged to court soon.

In another incident, a 19-year boy, Lawrence Uyimwen, who confessed to have killed some of his rival cultists has pleaded to be given a second chance in life.

Lawrence, who was paraded at the Edo State Police Command, said he joined Junior Eiye fraternity 17 at Auchi, Etsako West Local Government area and was given the name K-fisher.

He said he killed on the orders of his gang leader known as Slice.

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