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Man beaten to death for allegedly sleeping with kinsman’s wife in Imo
A 34-year old man, identified as Timothy Osai, has been beaten to death in a community in Imo State for allegedly sleeping with a kinsman’s wife.
The incident reportedly took place in Ihie, a community in Ohaji-Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State.
Osai was said to have been in an unholy relationship with a married woman.
It was learnt that several warnings by a brother of the woman could not stop Osai from the illicit act.
Some cult boys were said to have been hired to deal with Osai.
After receiving a beating from the thugs, Osai reportedly died due to injuries he sustained.
The incident, which took place last weekend, it was gathered led to the burning of several houses in the area by angry youths protesting the killing of Osai by the hired cult boys.
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The development is yet to be confirmed by police in Imo State.
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