Man beats wife to death in Imo

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The Imo State Police Command has arrested a 58-year-old man, Vitalis Nwoko, of Umuagba, Ahiazu Mbaise LGA, following the alleged domestic beating that led to the death of his wife, Uloma.

Police spokesperson Henry Okoye confirmed the arrest on Sunday night in a statement, saying the incident was reported by the deceased’s sister to the Ahiazu Mbaise Police Division.

Okoye explained that the couple disagreed on Thursday, December 11, 2025, which escalated into a physical altercation.

Uloma reportedly collapsed during the fight and was rushed to Cecilia Hospital, Ogbe, where she was pronounced dead by medical personnel.

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.”

Vitalis Nwoko has been transferred from Ahiazu Mbaise Police Division to the State headquarters for further investigation and prosecution.

Meanwhile, the Imo State Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, has urged residents to report cases of domestic violence promptly, assuring that the Command will act decisively against perpetrators.

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