A New Year tragedy was narrowly averted in Edo State after a 55-year-old man, Osaro Ahunwan, allegedly set fire to the home of his estranged wife, Tina Uyi, at Idumwonwina, near Oluku, the Ovia North East Local Government Area....Read Full Article >>➤
Tina, a 54-year-old Italy-based businesswoman, returned to Nigeria on December 31, 2024, to celebrate the New Year with her family.
According to witnesses, Osaro went to Tina’s residence and was refused entry, prompting him to allegedly douse the building with petrol and set it ablaze.
A source said, “Tina returned to Nigeria from her base in Italy and Osaro went to her house when he learnt that she had returned. Tina heard a loud bang on her window while coming out from the bathroom but did not let him in.
“Tina refused her estranged husband into her apartment, claiming that their relationship had ended as her family had returned her pride prize since April 2024.”
The fire reportedly engulfed the entire house, destroying property worth millions, including cash in local and foreign currencies.
Tina’s nonagenarian parents were rescued by neighbours, while the Edo State Fire Service extinguished the flames.
Tina, who sustained third-degree burns, is receiving treatment at a private hospital in Benin.
Speaking via a phone call, she said, “Osaro destroyed my Lexus (330) Jeep when we had a misunderstanding. He is too controlling and very suspicious of my movement. Even when I am out shopping and he calls, as soon as he hears a male’s voice, he starts calling me names.
“Due to his violent and overbearing character, I decided to quit the marriage that lasted less than two years.
“This time, he tried to come into my apartment and he committed this arson because I refused him entry.”
Tina also said that sometime in 2023, Osaro had threatened to kill her and himself as well.
It was gathered that the police in Ekiadolor have arrested the suspect, Osaro and his accomplice, Odaro Ovia Robo (Tina’s elder brother) over the incident.
During interrogation, Osaro reportedly confessed that Tina’s elder brother, Odaro Oviarobo, popularly known as “OD,” provided him with detailed information about his sister’s (Tina) itinerary.
When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Edo State Command, SP Moses Yamu, while confirming the incident, said he was yet to speak to the Divisional Police Officer in Charge of the Ekiadolor Division for details of the incident.
Both Osaro and Odaro were said to remain in police custody as investigations continue.
Police arrest man for killing neighbour over rice in Delta
In the same vein, the Delta State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 30-year-old man, Daniel Onyejekwe, for allegedly stabbing his neighbour, identified simply as Christian, to death during a dispute over rice.
The incident reportedly occurred on New Year’s Day in the Ogwanja area of Sapele, Delta State, following an argument that escalated into a fatal altercation.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Delta State Command, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the development on Thursday, saying, “It is confirmed, and the suspect is in custody. The two were fighting and injured themselves badly. Unfortunately, one, Christian, died.”
Witnesses said that the altercation started when rice was being shared along Boyo Road in Ogwanja. An argument ensued between Onyejekwe and the deceased, leading to a physical fight.
A witness, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said, “Christian and Daniel started dragging the rice, and during the fight, Daniel picked a bottle and stabbed Christian multiple times. The vigilante rushed him to the hospital, but he was confirmed dead on arrival.”
The remains of the deceased have been deposited at a mortuary, while the police have launched an investigation into the incident.
Edafe assured residents that the suspect would be prosecuted after the investigation was concluded.
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