The victim’s mother said the investigating police officer is putting pressure on the family to “drop the case”.
Anambra State Government said it has begun an investigation into the death of a woman, Ogochukwu Anene, allegedly killed by her husband, Wilson Uwadiegwu, over a loaf of bread.
The commissioner, Mrs Obinabo, said the Anambra State Government was collaborating with the Enugu State Government in the investigation to get justice for the deceased. Mr Obinabo urged women in abusive marriages to always speak out and seek help instead of dying in silence.
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