Uchechi, whose husband is based in Malaysia , died on June 30 , 2020 , as a result of machete cuts inflicted on her by the hoodlums, who invaded her residence at night.
Sources in the area , however , alleged that Uchechi ’s husband and his younger brother had a hand in her gruesome murder .
According to the sources , the deceased ’s husband was uncomfortable with allegations that his wife was involved in extramarital affairs .
The husband and his younger brother, it was alleged , conspired with the hoodlums to kill Uchechi.
The assailants also inflicted machete cuts on Uchechi ’s eight - year -old daughter and house help .
Though the two girls survived the attack, our correspondent learnt that the machete cuts on the woman ’s body left her with no chance of survival .
A source in the community , who spoke on condition of anonymity for security reasons , said Uchechi , who was in her late 30 s, cried for help but nobody in the neighbourhood heard her as she was butchered to death.
The source stated , “Her eight - year -old daughter , who begged the assailants to spare her mother ’s life , was also dealt machete blows . But she survived the attack after being rushed to hospital the following morning .
“The woman was operating a pub, where she also sold fresh fish pepper soup . The police have arrested some persons, including the younger brother of her husband . ”
On the buildings that were destroyed , the source said , “The burnt houses belong to those suspected to be behind the killing of the woman. ”
Another source stated that the irate youths , who sang war songs , razed five buildings on Wednesday , July 22 , 2020 , to avenge Uchechi ’s killing .
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