An indigene of Ogobiri Community in Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa , Mr Arepamowei Koru, has allegedly beaten his 22-year-old girlfriend, Miss Toma Angolo, to death.
The two lovers lived together at the man’s community, before the tragic incident occurred on Tuesday.
Residents of the community said both friends have been staying together without any noticeable quarrel before their minor disagreement on Tuesday led to a fight.
Koru reportedly hit her hard, which caused her to bleed to death.
The elder sister of the deceased held the culprit before alerting the police at Amassoma Division, that apprehended him.
The deceased father, Mr. ServeGod Angolo, had rushed her to the Federal Medical Centre in Yenagoa, but she gave up the ghost before they could reach the hospital.
Police spokesman in Bayelsa, SP Asinim Butswat, said the suspect has been detained at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID).
