A 41-year old man, James Okuwe Uwoezi, has died after his wife allegedly committed adultery.
newsmirrorng.com gathered that among the Okuwe, Okpara Community & Ikibo of Uzih Community both of Irri Kingdom, Isako South LGA Delta State, it is a taboo and sacrilege for a married woman to commit adultery. The consequence is the death of the man if no sanctification is carried out.
An indigene of the area who pleaded anonymity said: “A marked woman in our area is not permitted to have extra marital affairs. But if the woman cheats on her husband and the man finds out without doing some traditional rituals, he would die.”
An obituary notice signed by Kelvin Iribo and Double Chief Atanoma Odhowho read: Fear woman: The Adulterous wife.
GONE TOO SOON
“With pains in our heart but total submission to the will of God. we the families of OKUWE of Okpara Community & IKIBO of Uzih Community both of Irri Kingdom, Isako South LGA Delta State, regret to announce the painful exit of our beloved Son, Husband, Brother, Cousin & Uncle.
“LATE MR. JAMES OKUWE UWOEZI whose death occur on the 3rd of March 2024 as a result of infidelity from his wife.
“He is survived by: AN ADULTEROUS WIFE CHILDREN AND NUMEROUS RELATIVES.’ Amongst others.
The notice said he would be buried on March 12.
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