The Police Command in Delta State has confirmed the arrest of a housewife, who allegedly killed her husband, Mr Uzougbo Iwebunor.
The crime was allegedly committed the crime on Friday May 15, in Issele-Uku, Aniocha North LGA of Delta.
The Command spokesperson, DSP Onome Onovwakpoyeya, told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Asaba that the suspect was in police custody.
“I can confirm that we have the woman in custody over the death of her husband.
“However, we don’t know what actually happened that caused the death of the husband.
“The police have commenced investigation into the matter with a view to unraveling the circumstances surrounding the case,” Onovwakpoyeya said.
A brother to the deceased, Mr Henry Iwebunor, who spoke to newsmen, alleged that his brother was stabbed to death by the wife while asleep.
“On the fateful day, my brother had gone to bed with his wife, however, I was surprised to get a call that my brother has died in the night.
“When I…
Source: News Agency of Nigeria
