Operatives of the Imo State Police Command have arrested a 58-year-old man, Vitalis Nwoko, in connection with the alleged killing of his wife, Uloma, in Ahiazu Mbaise Local Government Area of the state.
The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Henry Okoye, made this known in a statement released on Sunday night.
He explained that the deceased’s sister had reported the incident at the Ahiazu Mbaise Divisional Headquarters, alleging that Nwoko physically assaulted his wife during a domestic disagreement, after which she was taken to a nearby hospital where she was later pronounced dead.
Okoye said: “Operatives of the Ahiazu Mbaise Divisional Headquarters have arrested one Vitalis Nwoko (58), of Umuagba, Ahiazu Mbaise LGA, for the alleged murder of his wife, Uloma.
“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.”
The Police Public Relations Officer further revealed details from initial investigations.
“During preliminary investigation, the suspect stated that a misunderstanding between him and his wife on 11th December 2025 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,” Okoye said.
He added that the suspect had been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Owerri, for further investigation and possible prosecution.
“The suspect has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Owerri, for thorough investigation and prosecution,” he stated.
Okoye also quoted the Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma, as calling on residents to promptly report cases of domestic violence.
“The Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Aboki Danjuma, urges residents to promptly report cases of domestic violence, assuring the public of the Command’s resolve to deal decisively with perpetrators,” he said.
Last week, operatives of the Imo State Police Command neutralised two suspected kidnappers and arrested 12 other suspects.
During recent operations, the security personnel also recovered the body of a kidnap victim, 12 mobile phones, arms and ammunition.
The victim’s body was deposited at a morgue.
The command’s spokesperson, DSP Henry Okoye, confirmed in a statement that the operations were carried out by officers of the Agwa Division, led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), along Obudi/Mgbala Road in Oguta Local Government Area.
The officers reportedly engaged a gang of kidnappers operating with a white mini bus.
In a separate operation, operatives of the Nekede Division in Owerri West Local Government Area arrested 12 suspects and recovered 12 mobile phones and dangerous weapons from the Umuezeruokam Forest.
