The entire atmosphere was engulfed in devastation, in Amafor, Imerienwe in Ngor-okpala LGA of Imo State, on Sunday, as 85-years- old former Director General of Imo Broadcasting Corporation (IBC), Sir Theophlus C. Okere, stabbed his 85 year old wife, late Mrs. Beatrice Okere to death.
A close family member (name withheld), disclosed that Okere has been mentally infirm due to old age for a long time, although undergoing some rehabilitation.
Reportedly, Mr T. C. Okere, the DG of IBC from 1991-1996 according to our source, had had several light disagreement with the deceased wife, prior to the last ‘last straw that broke the camel’s back’.
“He is not even conscious of the act he committed”, he informed.
It was also gathered that the former community leader and father of five still has the corpse of his second son (Emma) at the morgue since February, before the ugly incident which regrettably claimed his wife’s life.
Mr. T.C. Okere, who allegedly stabbed his wife with kitchen knife is said to be married for over 50years, with five children and many grand children.
Late Mrs Okere retired from the Imo Polytechnic Umuagwo.
Meanwhile the Imo State Police Command said the command has arrested Mr. Okere.
The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Imo State Command, SP Ikechukwu Godson Orlando, who confirmed this said the suspect is under custody, while investigations are going on.
Meanwhile, the former IBC boss who has also served dutifully in various capacities is currently at one of the rehabilitation centres in the state.
Culled from nigeriahornnews.com
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