Imo police arrest 58-year-old man over alleged killing of wife
Operatives of the Imo State Police Command have arrested a 58-year-old man, Vitalis Nwoko, over the alleged murder of his wife, Uloma, in the Umuagba community of Ahiazu Mbaise Local Government Area. The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Henry Okoye, disclosed the arrest in a statement issued on Sunday night. According to the statement, the deceased’s sister reported the case at the Ahiazu Mbaise Divisional Headquarters. She alleged that Nwoko violently assaulted his wife during a domestic disagreement, after which the victim was rushed to a nearby hospital where she was confirmed dead. Okoye explained that police officers from the division acted promptly on the complaint and arrested the suspect. He said preliminary investigations revealed that a misunderstanding between the couple on 11 December 2025 escalated into a physical fight during which the woman collapsed. The victim was taken to Cecilia Hospital […]