Man arrested for sending thugs to beat his daughter’s boyfriend to death in Delta State

Delta State police have arrested a man identified as Mr Okandeji for allegedly hiring thugs to assault his daughter’s boyfriend, 35-year-old Ochuko Ikolo, resulting in his death.

A human rights activist, Comrade Israel Joe, disclosed that the incident, occurred on December 12, 2024, at Bright Hope Street in Uvwie LGA of Delta State.

The human rights activist said the father of the lady opposed the relationship between his 20-year-old daughter and Ikolo, a barber and boutique owner, due to his profession.

Despite Ikolo assuring his brother he had ended the relationship, the suspect allegedly hired thugs who attacked him at his salon, leaving him critically injured.

Ikolo was hospitalized but died due to injuries he sustained on December 20

Mr Okandeji was transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Asaba on December 30, while his daughter remains at large.

The Delta State Police spokesman, SP Bright Edafe, has confirmed the incident

meanwhile

The Obeledu community in Anaocha Local Government, has celebrated its 2024 Mass Return, a colorful event that showcased the community’s rich culture, longevity, and unity.

The event, which held at the Central School field, Obeledu, featured the celebration of 60 octogenarians, who were honored for attaining the remarkable age of 80.

Speaking at the event, the President General of Obeledu, Engr Kenneth Echendu, congratulated the octogenarians and commended them for their remarkable achievements.

He noted that the life expectancy in the country is less than 50, making their attainment of 80 years and above a remarkable feat.

Engr Echendu also congratulated outstanding personalities from within and outside the community, who were accorded civic reception and recognition for their remarkable achievements in various fields.

He attributed the positive developments in the community to the wonderful vision of the present crop of leaders who are passionately committed to lifting the town in all spheres of life.

He further appreciated the mass return committee, appealed to members of the comunity to maintain the status quo for continuous growth and development.

In his speech, the traditional ruler of the town, Igwe Oragwam, thanked God for the growth and development of the community noting that it can not be better.

Highlights of the event include inauguration of a new age grade, symbolic cutting of cake for the octogenarians, as well as parade by Agundu age grade, Obinwanne age grade, Osondu age grade, Udoamaka age grade, Gozife age grade, Anyi bu ofu age grade, Oganiru age grade and Chimeremma age grade amongst others