Man K!lls Wife Eight Months After Wedding in Edo State

Man K!lls Wife Eight Months After Wedding in Edo State

A shocking case of domestic violence has emerged in Edo State as Kelvin Osamede Izekor allegedly k!lled his wife, Ugiagbe Osaiyekemwen Success Izekor, just eight months after their wedding.

The tragic incident occurred on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at No. 50 Upper Mission Extension, Benin City. According to reports, Kelvin smashed Success to death with a hammer during a heated argument.

Wedding Video Resurfaces

A wedding invitation confirms that the couple got married on June 29, 2024, in Benin City. Following the tragedy, a resident shared their wedding video on social media, expressing shock over how their once-happy union ended in violence.

Domestic Abuse Allegations

Neighbors revealed that Kelvin had a history of abusing his wife, even before their marriage. They alleged that:

He frequently beat her after they got married.

He once attacked her with a cutlass.

Unconfirmed reports suggest that Success was four months pregnant at the time of her d*ath.

According to Edo State Police Command spokesperson, Moses Yamu, the suspect was about to be lynched by an angry mob before police arrived and took him into custody