Women from the Ikpoba Hill Market Women Association took to the streets of Benin City, demanding justice for 38-year-old trader Ugiagbe Success Izekor, who was tragically murdered by her husband, Kelvin Izekor.
Success, who was four months pregnant, was killed at their residence on Upper Mission Road, Benin City, on Saturday, February 22, 2025—just eight months after their wedding.
Spokesperson of the Edo State Police, Moses Yamu, confirmed the incident, noting that the suspect was nearly lynched by an angry mob before being arrested.
Carrying placards with various inscriptions, the protesters, who were visibly angry over the incident, lamented the increasing cases of domestic violence against women.
Speaking on behalf of the group, Mrs. Odion Asemota, said the deceased was st3bbed in the neck while lying in bed, and she was four months pregnant at the time of her d3ath.
Mrs. Asemota condemned the suspect’s family, alleging that his mother has vowed to do everything in her power to secure his release—a claim that has further fueled outrage in the community.
“This was a man who married Success in June last year, and just eight months later, he stabbed her to death while she was four months pregnant. After killing her on Saturday night, he went to her store on Sunday and took the money she used for her Point of Sale (POS) business. He even attempted to secretly dispose of her body, but neighbors caught him,” she said.
Success’ elder sister, Mrs. Ugiagbe Iziegbe, also revealed that her sister had endured repeated abuse from her husband and called on both state and federal authorities to ensure justice is served.
