Retired boxer on the run after allegedly beating wife to death

A retired boxer simply identified as Everitus, is reportedly on the run after allegedly beating his wife, Fidelia to death.

If the information available is anything to go by, after Fidelia demanded money for Christmas food, the ex-boxer attacked his wife at their home in Uli, in the Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State.

As the argument ensued over Christmas food money, Everitus was alleged to have beaten Fidelia to a pulp.

It was further learnt that the ex-boxer fled the community, immediately Fidelia gave up the ghost.

The matter was said to have been reported to the police at the Ihiala division as some youths vented their anger on the suspect’s country house in Amamputu village, in the same council area.

A source, who said the incident happened on Monday, December 25, explained that the mob set Everitus’ country house ablaze.

He said, “The man and the wife had been married for some time now. They usually have disagreements. The man was a retired boxer who has become a pastor of a charismatic church.

“The wife, who is a trader in Ekeagbagba Market, had asked him for money that she wanted to prepare food for Christmas.

“That was what started the fight. He beat her to death over the issue. The man is on the run, while the case has been reported to the police.”