Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo, has suspended the Transition Committee Chairman of Nnewi North Local Government Area, Mbazulike Iloka, over alleged homicide.
According to reports, Iloka, who is popularly known as Mba Mba, was suspended over circumstances surrounding his wife’s death last Sunday.
Iloka’s wife, Chidiebere, was said to have slumped and died on Sunday morning, after serving her husband breakfast.
But those who know the couple insisted that Iloka may have killed his wife, as he has a record of consistently battering her.
Signs of violence were also found on her body, while a big wound on her head aroused suspicion, leading to a public outcry over her death.
In a letter of suspension, which was signed by Anambra State Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affair, Tony Collins, the chairman was asked to hand over to the head of LG administration, to avoid interfering in the investigation.
The letter read, “Following the sad news of the death of your wife, late Mrs Chidiebere Iloka on 7th August 2022, there has been a massive outcry over the circumstances leading to her death, including alleged possible homicide.
“While you are presumed innocent until the completion of investigations, it has become imperative that you step aside to allow unfettered investigation and justice.
“Consequently, you are directed to step aside and to hand over the affairs of the local government to the head of local government administration, not later than 12th August 2022, until further notice.”
