Lady poisons self, ex-boyfriend a week to his wedding

A 34-year-old man identified as Akuma Felix Emeka, has been poisoned by his ex-lover, exactly a week to his wedding ceremony in Owerri, Imo State.

The groom was allegedly poisoned by his ex-girlfriend, who also poisoned herself to death, Mouthpiece NGR has learnt. 

It’s unclear what transpired between the former lovers, but sources revealed that on Saturday, April 3, 2021, the ex had invited Felix for a drink, unknown to him, however, is that she had poisoned the drink.

They were later found dead in his car with what was left of the drink. Felix, a graduate of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, was scheduled to get married on Sunday, April 11.

A Facebook user, Chinaza Oraekwe wrote: “My mentor is going home to rest, still in shock chaiiii obi agbawala moooo RIP my great man ever.”

In another development, a pregnant lady has been apprehended in Markudi, Benue state capital for allegedly setting her man’s apartment on fire.

The lady whose name was not mentioned reportedly waited for her boyfriend to go out for his daily hustle before taking her belongings out and thereafter set the apartment ablaze.