A couple in Ogun State, Moses Mba and his wife, Florence, have been accused of causing the death of one Mark Kalu.
The latter, a 45-year-old man, died on Saturday as a result of injuries he purportedly sustained in a fight he had with the couple on October 8, 2023, at Osiele market, Abeokuta, in Odeda Local Council of the state.
Sharing insight into the incident, Spokesperson for Ogun State Police Command, SP Omolola Odutola in a statement bordering on the issue wrote: “The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Odeda in Abeokuta received a report of an incident, that one Mark Kalu, 45, died on January 6, 2024 at about 7:00 a.m.
“It was alleged that the deceased sustained injuries during a fight on October 8, 2023, at Osiele market. The altercation took place in the market square between the late Kalu and a couple, Moses Mba, 50, and his wife, Florence, 40, leading to the death of Kalu.
“Efforts were made by the Babaloja of Osiele and the Igbo community leader to mediate and find a peaceful resolution.
“The suspects have been taken into custody to facilitate a preliminary investigation into the incident. The remains of the deceased have been deposited at the Federal Medical Centre in Idi Aba for autopsy.”
