[dropcap]I[/dropcap]t was a black Sunday for the residents of Kaiama community in Kolokuma-Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State as a man, identified as Edwin Vincent, aged 24, allegedly killed his wife, Joy Michael with a machete.
It could not be ascertained why the man, a native of Uwheru in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State murdered his 21-year-old wife.
However, a source from the community said that the deceased was allegedly attacked in the forest, where she went on a fishing trip.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Asinim Butswat, has confirmed the incident. He said: “On November 5, at about 8:30a.m., one Edwin Vincent, aged 24, a native of Uwheru in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, but residing at Boro Camp, Kaiama in Bayelsa State, attacked and killed his wife, one Joy Michael, aged 21.
“The deceased, Joy Michael, went fishing in a nearby river with her neighbour, one Juliet Philip (female), when the husband attacked and killed her with a machete.
“The suspect has been arrested and he has confessed to the crime. Investigation is on to ascertain the motive behind the murder.”
