Tragedy struck in Ekpoma, Edo State on Saturday morning, May 9, following the news of the tragic death of a middle-aged man.

The deceased, identified as Peter Uche, who was a butcher, allegedly hanged himself with a towel in his room in the early hours of today.

Peter was found dangling through his room’s window and was subsequently rushed to the hospital where he was confirmed dead.

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The reason behind his action remains unknown.

In other news, a Pastor has been arrested for allegedly defiling four minors in Edo State.

The Pastor identified as Otobong Emerson was said to have defiled the minors between the ages of six and 11, three of them which are siblings, the oldest nine years old and the youngest six.