The Edo State police command has arrested a 50-year-old man, Atekha Iyare, for killing his lover’s father who had reportedly demanded the sum of N3 million as compensation.
The deceased, Matthew Idahosa, was said to have been angry that his daughter’s lover, Mr. Iyare, succeeded in having a sexual relationship with her.
The incident happened at Oza village in Orhionmwon local government area, The Nation reports.
Atekha said he was shocked that the girl’s father said he would not marry even if he paid the N3 million.
The suspect said he fled from the village when late Matthew was constantly threatening and harassing him.
“I thought the father had forgiven me because I ate rice in their house on Christmas Day. The father brought policemen and the matter was being settled.
“I ran to the bush when the man threatened to kill if I did not pay the money. They told him to give me his daughter if I paid the money but he said no.
“When hunger was too much, I came out and decided to face the consequences. The man saw me while going to the farm and we started fighting…
“When I managed to get the cutlass from him, I cut him on the face and ran away with his motorcycle to avoid arrest. I was arrested by vigilante in Afuze, Owan East local government area,” Iyare said.
Police Commissioner, Hakeem Odumosu, said the suspect would soon be charged to court after investigations have been concluded.
