Pastor kills wife, commits suicide in Delta

The General Overseer of the Ancient of Days Healing Church located at Umunede in Ika North East LGA of Delta State, identified only as Chikordi has allegedly committed suicide after killing his wife, Prophetess Chikordi.

The middle-aged man is said to have taken his life by jumping into a well following the alleged murder.

Details of the development are still sketchy as of press time.

It was learnt that around 4:00am on Sunday that the alleged assailant travelled to his hometown Ekwuoma, a neighbouring community to Umunede, where he jumped into a well, The Nation reports.

When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Edafe Bright confirmed the incident but said he was not aware that the man was a pastor.

He said investigations into the matter were ongoing.

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