The Edo State Police Command has launched a manhunt for Wealth Nnamdi, who allegedly killed his pregnant fiancée, Osasu Isaac, and her three-year-old daughter, Miracle, in Benin City.
The tragic incident took place on March 16 along Idiangbona Street in Ovbiogoe Community after a heated argument between the couple.\
Neighbors, familiar with their frequent quarrels, never expected this argument to escalate into a brutal murder.
A community source, speaking anonymously, revealed that the couple had been together for over three years, with Nnamdi moving in with Osasu and her daughter from a previous relationship.
“It is heartbreaking because she was excited about the wedding. She was already pregnant for him, and they had been living together. Their traditional wedding was fixed for March 29, while the church ceremony was scheduled for April 6,” the source said.
She continued; “On Sunday, they had a serious argument, but we didn’t think much of it because they usually fought. When the argument stopped, we assumed they had settled. But after two days, a foul smell started coming from their room. That was when we called the police.”
Confirming the incident on Tuesday, Edo State Police Public Relations Officer, Moses Yamu, stated that officers from the Ekiadolor Division forced the door open after neighbors reported a disturbing odor.
“The Edo State Police Command has since commenced an investigation into the gruesome murder of a woman popularly known as ‘Mama Hallelujah’ and her three-year-old daughter, Miracle,” Yamu stated.
He added, “On March 18, 2025, at about 8:30 pm, the Ekiadolor Division received a report from a concerned neighbour who complained of a strong odour coming from the deceased’s apartment. Upon arrival, officers discovered the room locked from the outside. When they forced it open, they found the decomposing bodies of the woman and her daughter. The woman had a deep cut on her head, suspected to have been inflicted with a machete, while the child was found lifeless on the bed.”
Yamu stated that preliminary investigations identify Nnamdi as the prime suspect, as he has been missing since the bodies were discovered.
“The suspect has gone into hiding, and the command is making all efforts to track him down and bring him to justice,” he added.
The police have urged anyone with information on Nnamdi’s whereabouts to report to the nearest station, assuring the public that justice will be served.
Residents of Ovbiogoe Community remain in deep shock, calling for greater awareness and intervention in domestic violence cases to prevent future tragedies.