The Imo State Police Command has taken into custody a 58-year-old man, Vitalis Nwoko, following allegations that a domestic assault led to the death of his wife, Uloma, in Umuagba, Ahiazu Mbaise Local Government Area.
The incident has renewed concerns over domestic violence within households across the state.
Confirmation of the arrest was given on Sunday night by the Police Public Relations Officer, Henry Okoye, who disclosed that the case was reported to the Ahiazu Mbaise Police Division by the sister of the deceased. According to police findings, a disagreement between the couple on Thursday, December 11, escalated into a violent confrontation.
Uloma was said to have collapsed during the altercation and was immediately taken to Cecilia Hospital in Ogbe, where medical personnel later pronounced her dead.
He said, “Operatives of the Ahiazu Mbaise Divisional Headquarters have arrested Vitalis Nwoko for the alleged murder of his wife.
“The arrest followed a report lodged at the Division by the deceased’s sister, who alleged that the suspect violently assaulted his wife during a domestic dispute. Acting promptly on the report, operatives of the Division arrested the suspect.
“During preliminary investigation, the suspect stated that a misunderstanding between him and his wife on 11th December escalated into a physical altercation, during which the victim collapsed.
”She was rushed to Cecilia Hospital, Ogbe, where she was confirmed dead by a medical doctor.”
Police authorities revealed that Vitalis Nwoko has since been transferred from the Ahiazu Mbaise Police Division to the Imo State Police Headquarters for further investigation and possible prosecution.
In response to the incident, the Commissioner of Police in Imo State, Aboki Danjuma, appealed to residents to promptly report cases of domestic violence. He assured the public that the command remains committed to taking firm action against offenders to prevent further loss of life.
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