Tragedy struck in Okwo Ngbo market in Ohaukwu local Government area of Ebonyi state, as a pregnant woman (aged 32) was kicked by another woman (aged 34).
The victim whose name, Jane Ekpe, reportedly died after she was allegedly killed by 34-year-old woman identified as Florence Ugwu at Okwo Ngbo market in Ohaukwu local government area of Ebonyi State.
It was learnt that the suspect, Ugwu allegedly kicked Ekpe in the stomach, following a quarrel that ensued between them at the market on July 11.
Jane started bleeding and was rushed to the hospital where she was delivered of the premature baby before she died.
Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Loveth Odah, disclosed that the Commissioner of Police, Philip Sule Maku has ordered an immediate investigation into the incident.