Esther Goday, a pregnant woman, has been apprehended by the Rivers State Police Command for the alleged murder of Mrs. Imeran Idema.
The incident occurred on January 28 in Agada village, Abua, Rivers State. Goday, a mother of nine, reportedly killed Idema after she tried to prevent her from escaping with a bunch of plantains.
In her desperation to feed her hungry children, Goday had entered the Idema family’s plantain plantation and was caught in the act by Mrs. Idema. Despite being warned to drop the plantains, Goday refused and attempted to flee.
A confrontation ensued, leading to Idema stabbing Goday in the leg with a machete. In retaliation, Goday attacked Idema with the same weapon, causing multiple injuries before leaving her bleeding in the plantation.
According to sources, it was the scream of Mrs. Idema that caught the attention of her family members, who promptly rushed her to the hospital for medical treatment. Despite her injuries, Mrs. Idema managed to provide her family with crucial information about the person responsible for harming her and the events leading up to the incident.
A report was filed at the police station, leading to the subsequent arrest of Godday. Upon seeing the injury on the leg of the eight-month pregnant woman, the police initially allowed her to return home for self-treatment, but she was rearrested two days later. Upon arriving at the police station, she received the devastating news of Imeran’s death.
While in custody, Esther, who has been charged to court, expressed her remorse to the police, revealing that she prays daily, hoping that the unfortunate act could be undone.
In response to this incident, the Commissioner of Police, CP Olatunji Disu, advised individuals to carefully consider their life choices.
He emphasized the importance of responsible living and urged heads of households to procreate within their means. Additionally, the police commissioner highlighted the dangers of acting impulsively based on emotions, emphasizing that justice will always prevail regardless of the circumstances.
