Woman stabs husband to death in Abia community

A shocking incident has occurred in Umuokereke Ngwa, Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State, where a woman identified as Innocent Serah allegedly stabbed her husband, Innocent Nwaọjị, to death. The fatal stabbing reportedly took place on Saturday night, leaving the local community in a state of shock.

Details surrounding the circumstances of the alleged stabbing and the events leading up to it remain unclear. However, it is understood that Nwaọjị was allegedly attacked while he was asleep. The couple had only been married for about eight months, having tied the knot in December 2025, making the incident even more tragic.

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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.

Community member David Amaraizu confirmed the incident, stating that residents were taken aback by the development. He noted that there were no known disagreements between the couple prior to the incident. The woman, Innocent Serah, has been arrested and is currently in police custody. The body of the deceased has been deposited at a morgue.

The Police Public Relations Officer in Abia State, Maureen Chinaka, stated that she would provide further details. This incident echoes a similar case in February 2026, where the Abia State Police Command arrested a woman in Umuahia for allegedly stabbing her husband to death over infidelity accusations.

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