Police React As Soldier Kills Lover In Bayelsa

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Daily Post reports that the Police in Bayelsa State says it has launched a “discreet” investigation into the alleged murder of an undergraduate of the Niger Delta University (NDU).

A statement by the State Police Public Relations’ Officer, SP Asinmin Butswait, said the 23-year-old victim identified as Jennifer Ugadu was killed by her soldier boyfriend.

Butswait said the police have recovered the decomposing corpse of the second year student.

“The corpse was discovered on July 13. Preliminary investigation reveals that the deceased was shot in her apartment by her boyfriend, James Matol, who is allegedly a member of the Nigerian Army.

“Investigations also reveal that the deceased was last seen with the boyfriend on July 11,” the police said.