Woman arrested after fatal stabbing of immigration officer husband
A woman in Umuahia has been taken into custody for allegedly stabbing her husband, Chidiebere James, an Immigration officer, to death. The incident reportedly stemmed from a domestic dispute involving accusations of infidelity and financial disagreements over their sick child. The situation escalated into violence after both parties destroyed each other's phones. The community has been left in shock and mourning over the tragic event.
What happened
- The Abia State Police Command confirmed the arrest of the woman for allegedly killing her husband, Chidiebere James.
- An eyewitness stated that Chidiebere was stabbed in the early hours of Monday, February 16, 2026.
- The dispute reportedly began on Sunday over money for their sick child's treatment and accusations of infidelity.
- After a heated argument, both spouses destroyed each other's phones, leading to the fatal stabbing with a pair of scissors.
- The incident has caused widespread concern in the community about rising domestic violence cases.
