# Widows Seek Intervention in Alleged Extrajudicial Killing Case in Edo State

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- Published: 2026-10-31T00:22:28+00:00
- Author: Olamide

Two widows, Joy Azuka and Favour Azuka, have publicly appealed to Edo State Governor
Monday Okpebholo to intervene in the ongoing investigation into the death of their
husband, Sunday Azuka. The women, who staged a protest at the Nigeria Union of Journalists(
NUJ) secretariat in Edo State on October 30, 2026, allege that their husband and
two others were killed and buried alive in the Obagie N’ Evbousa community in November
2024.

## Allegations of Violence and Impunity

According to the widows, Sunday Azuka, a bricklayer, was working in the Obagie community
when he was attacked. Favour Azuka stated that she was alerted to the incident by
a witness who claimed that armed men had killed the workers. She further alleged
that a police officer who accompanied the family to the scene to assist with arrests
was shot and severely injured during the encounter.

The widows have accused individuals allegedly loyal to a local figure, Uyi Igiebor,
of orchestrating the violence. Joy Azuka claimed that the family rejected a N500,000
compensation offer from a suspect, viewing it as an attempt to evade justice. They
further alleged that there have been attempts by influential figures to secure the
release of suspects currently in custody, and expressed frustration over difficulties
in meeting with state security officials to discuss the case.

## Official Response and Conflicting Accounts

Paul Akhere, the Special Adviser on Security to Governor Okpebholo, acknowledged
being familiar with the incident when contacted by the _Daily Post_. Akhere stated
that the violence was linked to a leadership dispute regarding the position of youth
chairman in the community.

Regarding the status of the investigation and compensation, Akhere noted that Uyi
Igiebor had been arrested, though he stated the suspect has denied involvement in
the killing. Akhere also mentioned that an agreement had been reached for N2 million
in compensation to support the deceased’s children, of which he reported having 
paid N800,000. He further indicated that recent information suggests another individual
may have provided a confessional statement regarding the incident.

## Impact on the Family

The widows emphasized the severe personal toll of the incident, noting that their
husband left behind two young sons, aged 6 and 7. Favour Azuka reported that the
children have been unable to continue their education since the death of their father.
As of the time of reporting, the family continues to call for a transparent prosecution
of those responsible for the alleged crimes.

_Note: This report is based on accounts provided by the Daily Post. Information 
regarding the specific legal status of all suspects and the full details of the 
ongoing police investigation remains limited._

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p class=”vbna-source-note”>**Source:** [Daily Post Nigeria](https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/30/two-widows-demand-justice-over-husbands-alleged-killing-in-edo/)

  TL;DR (AI Generated)

Two widows in Edo State have appealed to Governor Monday Okpebholo to intervene 
in the investigation into the alleged extrajudicial killing and burial of their 
husband, Sunday Azuka, in November 2024.

The women allege that armed men loyal to a local figure orchestrated the violence
and are now attempting to evade justice through influential interference, while 
officials confirm that a suspect has been arrested and an investigation is ongoing.

Left with two young sons whose education has been disrupted, the family continues
to demand a transparent prosecution of all those responsible for the crime.

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