Tragedy as Man Kills About-to-Wed Ex-Lover in Enugu
- Tragedy struck in New Anglican Road in Nsukka local government area of Enugu state after a man killed his ex-girlfriend, Chisom Ayogu
- The suspect, identified as Ogbonna, killed his former girlfriend at his residence when she visited to inform him about her forthcoming marriage ceremony
- Eyewitnesses narrated how the visit turned into a tragic incident, leading to the death of Chisom, who was preparing for her wedding
Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues
Nsukka, Enugu state - Police operatives have arrested a middle-aged man identified as Ogbonna for allegedly killing his ex-girlfriend, Chisom Ayogu, in Enugu state.
It was gathered that Ogbonna, popularly known as Mourinho, killed Chisom Ayogu at his residence on New Anglican Road in the Nsukka local government area of the state.
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The tragic incident occurred when Chison visited Mourinho at his home in Nsukka to inform him about her forthcoming marriage ceremony.
As reported by Vanguard, Chisom hailed from the Amufie community, while Ogbonna is from the Igogoro community, both from the Igbo-Eze North local government area of Enugu state.
The former lovers got into a disagreement during th,e visit, leading Mourinho to violently assault his ex-girlfriend for reasons yet to be ascertained.
According to eyewitness accounts, Chisom was already unconscious by the time help arrived.
A resident of the area, who chose to remain anonymous, said Chisom was pronounced dead on arrival by the attending doctors in a nearby hospital.
The source disclosed that Ogbonna has been arrested by the police for interrogation.
Gender-based violence in Nigeria
As investigations on the killing continue, Legit.ng notes that the incident represents the disturbing trend in the rise of gender-based violence in Nigeria.
Nigeria is witnessing a concerning rise in femicide cases, with 135 incidents leading to 149 deaths in 2024 and 19 deaths reported in the first quarter of 2025, according to the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD). The organisation attributes this increase to deep-seated patriarchal norms, insufficient legal protections, and systemic shortcomings in law enforcement.
Similarly, Femicide Observatory, run by the Lagos-based nonprofit Document Our History (DOHS) Cares Foundation, said there were 17 cases reported in January, a 240% increase from the same period last year, with an additional five by 16 February. More than 100 femicides were documented in 2024.
Ololade Ajayi, founder of DOHS, told Guardian UK:
“Apparently, as the trend is globally, home is also the most dangerous place for Nigerian women and girls.
“Perpetrators operate with impunity because there’s hardly appropriate consequences for this crime.”
The CDD urged the Nigerian government to implement comprehensive reforms, including the enactment of specific legislation addressing femicide, enhanced training for law enforcement agencies, and public awareness campaigns aimed at challenging harmful gender norms.
The organisation stressed that without decisive action, the trend of gender-based violence is likely to continue, undermining efforts toward gender equality and the protection of women's rights in Nigeria.
Gospel singer opens up on killing girlfriend
Recall that Timileyin Ajayi is known locally as a gospel singer, but he was reportedly caught with the severed head of his alleged girlfriend, Salome Adaidu.
The incident which happened in Orozo, a community in Nasarawa state, left many Nigerians in shock, with questions on why he did it.
In a press interview, seen by Legit.ng on Tuesday, January 14, Ajayi lifted the lid on the horrific killing.
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Tragedy as man kills lover in Delta state
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that the life of a young woman was cut short in the Orhono area of Eku community, Ethiope East local government area of Delta state.
This is because her lover murdered her in cold blood after requesting the woman’s debit,t card and she bluntly refused.
Meanwhile, sources in the community noted that the two were on good terms before the unfortunate incident occurred.
Head of the politics and current affairs desk, Nurudeen Lawal, contributed data on femicide in Nigeria to this report.
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