Ghanaian returnee Osas on the run over alleged killing of girlfriend

A Ghanaian returnee simply identified as Osas is on the run after allegedly killing his girlfriend Elohor Oniorosa on Christmas Eve in what is suspected to be ritual killing in Benin, Edo State.

The incident was said to have happened around Egor area of the state capital.

According to the State Police PPRO, SP Bello Kontongs, the father of the deceased William Oniorosa reported the case to the police and investigation is on to arrest the suspect.

He said: “The Suspect name is Osas and his surname is unknown who is a boyfriend OF Elohor Oniorosa daughter of one William Oniorosa who also reported the Incident to the police.

“Investigation is on while the suspect is on the run. The Incident happens on the 24/12/2021,” the PPRO added.

It was gathered that the suspect recently returned from Ghana a week ago and allegedly slaughtered his girlfriend in Benin.

Edo State is one of the 36 states of Nigeria, located in the southern region of the country. As of 2006 National population census, the state was ranked as the 24th populated state (3,233,366) in Nigeria. The state’s capital and city, Benin City, is the fourth largest city in Nigeria, and the centre of the country’s rubber industry. Created in 1991 from the former Bendel State, Edo State borders Kogi State to the northeast, Anambra State to the east, Delta State to the southeast, and Ondo State to the west. The modern borders of Edo State encompass regions that were formerly the site of various empires and kingdoms.