I Miss My Wife & Kids - Man Who Abandoned His 3 Set Of Twins Speaks Out

Man who abandoned his wife and three set of twins says he was sad that he couldn't provide for his family, a reason that has led to his disappearance

Uche's wife and three sets of twins

The factory worker, Emeka Uche who is now famous in the media for absconding about a month before his wife gave birth to their third set of twins has told reporters that he missed his wife and children but afraid to come back home to them because he is scared he might be arrested if he comes out, and that his life has been unbearable and miserable.

Uche said things became rough for him after they had their first set of twins in Mafoluku, Oshodi, lamenting that nothing changed even after their second set of twins was born. At a point, he said he sent his family to the village in Abia State because he could no longer afford the rent at their Oshodi apartment. He said he squatted with friends and later brought back his family when he secured a place in Agege where they currently live.

He revealed that their situation kept degrading to the point that his kids would sleep without food, and at times, drink only pure water.

"How do I watch my kids suffer? I could not tolerate it. I did not even have money to assist my family. I watched them suffer daily, without knowing what to do. There were nights I watched my children sleep without food. Some days I will buy N100 garri and akara (bean cake) for my family. Because of my low income, I was always in debt before the end of each month.

"I am a factory worker and I earn N33,000 after tax and union fees. Then I have four children and a wife to take care of, which has been very difficult, I could not stand having a new set of twins that will come to this world to suffer.

"Initially, I thought it would be a child, probably a boy so that I would have two sons and three girls, but when I learnt it was twins again, the only thing that came to my mind was to run away.

"It was not an easy decision and I have not been happy knowing that I abandoned them. My wife is a very good woman and I love her. I love my children too. I became frustrated when I called my brothers for assistance and they did not even answer me. I just dressed up that morning, I knew I won’t come back but I didn’t tell her so that she would not feel bad.

"I am pained that I have not seen my wife and children for three months, sister you won’t understand my situation, but know that it has not been easy for me," he lamented.