A 27-year-old man identified as Wilfred Ogochukwu Ifeanyi, was killed by gunmen 17 days after his wedding in Ogwashi-Uku, Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State.
It was gathered that Ifeanyi got married on December 7, 2024.
According to a statement issued by the Iyasei (Traditional Prime Minister) of Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom, Chief Mike Nwaukoni, the young man was brutally attacked by the assailants on the evening of December 24th, 2024 when he arrived home to see his mother.
He was reportedly killed in the presence of his mother and pregnant wife, who was also abducted by the perpetrators.
The deceased was laid to rest on December 30.
One Onwuegbuzie Ambrose, who shared the story in a Facebook post on Friday, January 3, 2025, said his wife has been released after a few days in captivity.
“Wilfred Ogochukwu was just three years old when his father Ogochukwu Emenkei passed away twenty four years ago. His mother single handedly raised him and two other siblings,” he wrote.
“On the 7th of December 2024, he got married to his beautiful wife. Like most families, he drove down to Ogwashi-uku in Delta state to see his mom and drive her to attend the church service on 24th night 2024.
“As he was about to leave the house with his mom and wife ,he was reportedly attacked by unknown gunmen who shot and k1lled him instantly. This was right in the presence of his mother and wife who watched as her son was k1lled. There after, the gunmen abducted his wife and drove off.
“According to the reports, his wife has been released after spending few days with the kidnappers. She’s now left devastated losing her husband in such manner.”
