A woman identified as Innocent Serah has reportedly been arrested after her husband, Innocent Nwaoji, died following an alleged stabbing incident in Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State.
The incident reportedly occurred on Saturday night, with Serah alleged to have stabbed her husband while he was asleep.
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The circumstances surrounding the incident, including what may have led to the alleged attack, remain unclear.
A member of the community, David Amaraizu, confirmed the incident in a telephone conversation with PUNCH on Sunday.
According to Amaraizu, the death came as a shock to residents, particularly because there had reportedly been no known dispute between the couple before the incident.
He also revealed that the couple had only recently gotten married, having reportedly tied the knot in December 2025.
Amaraizu said:
“We are not aware of any disagreement between the couple before the incident. The woman had been arrested and is currently in police custody, while the deceased’s body had been deposited at a morgue.”
The arrest reportedly followed the incident, while Nwaoji’s remains were deposited at a morgue pending further developments.
When contacted for comment, the Abia State Police Public Relations Officer, Maureen Chinaka, reportedly acknowledged the inquiry but did not immediately provide details.
She said:
“I will get back to you.”
However, an official response from the police was still being awaited at the time of filing the report.