Jealous Woman Arrested for Killing her Co-Wife’s Daughter in Benue

A woman identified as Erdoo Nancy has been arrested after she allegedly killed her co-wife’s child in Ankyoor community, Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State.

The tragic incident reportedly occurred along Makurdi Road, opposite YUA Guest House, while the child’s mother was said to be away from home.

Eyewitnesses alleged that the suspect attacked the young girl under circumstances that have yet to be fully established.

Residents who witnessed the incident reportedly prevented the suspect from fleeing the scene before handing her over to officers of the Nigeria Police Force at the Aliade Divisional Headquarters for investigation.

The motive behind the alleged killing remains unclear, while the identity and age of the deceased have not been officially disclosed by the authorities.

Efforts to obtain an official response from the Benue State Police Command were unsuccessful, as the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Udeme Edet, could not be reached for comment at the time of filing this report.

Police are expected to conclude their investigation before determining the next course of legal action.