Ebonyi man Sunday Itumo docked for strangling wife
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Published By: Ayorinde Oluokun
By Christian Ogbonna
A 30-year-old man, Sunday Itumo has been remanded in prison for allegedly strangling his wife, Ngozi in their home at Igweledoha, Ngbo community in Ohaukwu local government area of Ebonyi State
Itumo was arraigned before Chief Magistrates’ court in Abakaliki on Wednesday on one count charge of murder.
However, Magistrate Ojemba Isu-Oko, did not take the plea of Itumo for want in jurisdiction.
The magistrate directed the police to send back the case file to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for legal advice.
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Isu-Oko adjourned the matter until Nov. 22 for further hearing.
Earlier, Insp Sabastine Alumona, told the court that Itumo committed the offence on Oct. 4, at Igweledoha, Ngbo community in Ohaukwu local government of Ebonyi.
Alumona alleged that Itumo killed his wife, Ngozi by manual strangulation and severe physical assault.
The offence, he said, is punishable under Section 319 (1) of the criminal code law cap 33, Vol. 1 law of Ebonyi state of Nigeria 2009.
Itumo had no legal representation in court.
