More Witnesses To Testify Against Anambra Man, Ajuluchukwu, Who Murdered Stepmother, Court Adjourns To 29th November
Anambra State High Court sitting in Ogidi has adjourned till 29th November and 3rd December, the murder case the state government brought against one Chiugo Ajuluchukwu from Umuezema Village, Ojoto, Idemili South LGA of the state.
Witnesses shall testify on the adjourned date against Mr Ajuluchukwu, accused of killing his stepmother, Ifeoma Ajuluchukwu, on or about 15th January, 2024. It was gathered that many beat the stepmother till she fell down, hospitalized and died, The offence is contrary to Section 274(1) of the Criminal Code, Cap 36, Vol. II, Revised Laws of Anambra State 1991.
A Prosecution Witness, Oluchukwu Ajuluchukwu, had informed the court presided over by Justice Emeka Okuma that the man, on the ill-fated Monday, arrived his stepmother’s residence with his son and started removing the roof and ceiling of the place where she was sleeping.
Oluchukwu added that the stepmother, in a bid to stop him, picked up a stick and hit it on the windscreen of Chiugo’s car. The man, then, climbed down from the roof, and while his son held the woman, the defendant, in anger, gave her a fist blow on the chin, leaving her unconscious for some time.
After a recorded video clip of part of the incident was played and admitted in evidence, Justice Okuma adjourned the matter for continuation of trial; while the defendant remains in custody.
Assistant Chief State Counsel, Ministry of Justice, Awka, Amara Muojeke is representing the state in the matter, while Dr. Kachidobelu Bielu is appearing for the defendant.
