A tragic incident has thrown the residents of Ilasa-Ekiti in the Ekiti East Local Government Area into total shock after a commercial meat seller, identified as Ibrahim Karaga, allegedly hacked his 25-year-old wife, Kehinde Onize-Karaga, to death following a heated domestic dispute.

Key Details of the Incident

• The Incident: The suspect allegedly engaged in a violent altercation with his young wife at their residence. In the heat of the argument, he seized a heavy butcher knife and inflicted multiple fatal cuts on her.
• Immediate Aftermath: Shocked neighbors who heard the intense struggle rushed to the scene, only to find the victim lying in a pool of blood. She was pronounced dead before emergency medical help could rescue her.
• Police Action: Operatives from the Ekiti State Police Command were alerted and swiftly arrested the suspect. The murder weapon was recovered from the scene, and the victim’s remains were evacuated to the morgue for autopsy.
• Official Statement: The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for Ekiti State confirmed the arrest, stating that the suspect has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Ado-Ekiti for thorough investigation and prosecution.

Case Summary

Detail	Information
Suspect	Ibrahim Karaga (Meat Seller)
Victim	Kehinde Onize-Karaga (25 years old)
Location	Ilasa-Ekiti, Ekiti East LGA, Ekiti State
Weapon Used	Butcher Knife / Cleaver
Current Status	Suspect in police custody under SCID investigation

The horrific event has sparked widespread outrage across social media, with community leaders and civil rights advocates calling for a swift trial and strict justice to address domestic violence in the country.