A Nigerian mother identified as Nkechinyere Nnaama, 49, and her 16-year-old daughter Ifunanya, were allegedly murdered in a suspected botched rape attempt on March 30th, 2021 by their male flatmate
Narrating the story, a Facebook user, Amaka Okeagu, said Mrs. Nnaama came back home from school and noticed that the young man she shared her flat with was making attempt to rape her daughter who was resisting vehemently.
As the mother of the girl raised alarm, the suspect grabbed a hammer and hit her on the head before turning to her daughter Ifunanya and hit her too. He fled after committing the heinous crime.
Nkechinyere died on the way to the hospital while her daughter passed away a day later, March 31.
Mother and daughter will be laid to rest on Friday, June 4, 2021, in their hometown, Umuonaga village Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State.
It was gathered that the suspect whose identity is yet to be disclosed was later arrested and he allegedly confessed to committing the crime.
Read Okeagu’s post below:
“Nkechi,Last month u came back from school very healthy and cheerful,, entering into your apartment,u heard your daughter who was then preparing for her SSCE exams struggling wt a young man u shared your flat with,he wanted to rape your daughter .
Immediately he heard your voice,he quickly picked hammer nd hit on your head nd returned same to your girl,then ran away,U died on the way to hospital while your daughter died two days ago.
You left your aged mother ,your husband nd your two beautiful girls. Thank God that he has confessed and I believe that God will reward him accordingly..Rest in peace my beautiful school daughter. Rest in peace Ada Agaba Police. Rest in peace beautiful Queen with a humble Heart. May you and your daughter find peace with your Creator. Amen.”
