Man Kills Lover’s Only Son For Opposing Their Relationship In Anambra

A man identified as Gozie has been accused of killing his girlfriend’s only son for opposing their relationship in Uli, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State.

It was gathered that the victim, said to be in his twenties, was attacked inside his room on Sunday night, March 15, 2026.

Reports suggest he had repeatedly clashed with his mother’s partner, mainly because he was unhappy about the man’s frequent visits to their home.

Residents told Punch that the tension between both men had been building for a while, often leading to serious arguments.

One eyewitness identified as Somto said neighbours began to suspect something was wrong after they didn’t see anyone around the compound for a couple of days.

He explained that people in the area decided to check the house after noticing the unusual silence.

“The incident happened on Sunday night at a compound near the Uli campus of Anambra State University.

“Neighbours said they heard unusual noises that night, but it was when no one was seen for about two days that they decided to check,” he said

“When they entered the young man’s room, they found his corpse with deep machete cuts on the head and other parts of the body.

“This drew a crowd, and youths in the area immediately launched a search for the suspect and the boy’s mother, but they had fled.”

The discovery quickly drew attention, and youths in the community began searching for both the suspect and the victim’s mother, but neither of them could be found.

The matter was later reported to the police, while the body was taken to a morgue.

A video circulating online shows some youths moving the body in a wheelbarrow through parts of the community while calling for justice.

Further investigation revealed that the victim’s mother had moved back to Uli after her husband, who was from a nearby community, passed away.

Another resident, Nnamdi Ozoememam, said the relationship between the woman and the suspect had caused repeated problems in the household.

“A man started visiting the woman regularly, and the boy objected, warning him several times.

“This often led to quarrels. At some point, the man began staying overnight, which further angered the boy,” he said.

He alleged that the suspect carried out the attack while the victim was asleep, then fled with the boy’s mother.

“After k!lling him, the suspect fled with the boy’s mother. It was only days later that neighbours discovered the body,” he added.

Ozoememam said the situation later triggered anger among some youths from a neighbouring community, who reportedly attacked the suspect’s family home and set parts of it on fire.

“The situation escalated as some youths carried the corpse around the community before attacking the suspect’s compound and burning houses there,” he said.

A community elder, who spoke on condition of anonymity, condemned both the killing and the destruction of property, warning against taking the law into one’s own hands.

He said, “It is unfortunate that the situation degenerated to the destruction of property.

“Stakeholders in Uli and Egbu communities must intervene to prevent further escalation.’

A police source in Ihiala confirmed that the case is being handled and will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department.

“The corpse has been recovered and deposited at the morgue. The two principal suspects are currently at large, and investigations are ongoing to ascertain the full circumstances surrounding the incident,” the source added.

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