Woman stabs husband to death in Abia community
Ogbonnaya Ikokwu, Umuahia
A woman identified as Serah Innocent, has allegedly stabbed her husband identified as Innocent Nwaọjị, to death.
The incident occurred at
Umuokereke Ngwa in Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State on Saturday night has left residents of the community in shock.
Although the circumstances surrounding the alleged stabbing, including what may have led to the incident, remains unclear, It was however gathered that the incident occurred while Nwaọjị was asleep.
A community member, identified as
David Amaraizu, has confirmed the incident in a telephone conversation with Journalists on Sunday.
He said the development had shocked residents of the community.
According to Amaraizu, the couple got married in December 2025 and had been married for barely eight months before the incident.
He said, ” We are not aware of any disagreement between the couple before the incident.
“The woman had been arrested and was currently in police custody, while the deceased’s body had been deposited at a morgue.
When our correspondent contacted the the Police Public Relations Officer in the state
Moureen Chinaka, said, “I will get back to you”.
However, her official response is still being waited at the time of filling this report.