Woman Arrested for Allegedly Stabbing Husband to Death 8 Months After Wedding
- Abia State Police Command arrested Sara Innocent after she allegedly stabbed her husband during a domestic dispute in Obingwa LGA
- The incident happened on August 8, 2026, at Umuokereke Ngwa, just eight months after the couple married in December 2025
- Police spokesperson Maureen Chinaka confirmed the suspect was in custody while investigation continues at the State CID
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Obingwa LGA, Abia state - Operatives of the Abia State Police Command have arrested a woman for allegedly stabbing her husband to death during a domestic dispute at their home in Obingwa Local Government Area.
The suspect, Sara Innocent, was arrested in connection with the alleged fatal attack on her husband, Innocent Nwaoji, on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Umuokereke Ngwa in Obingwa LGA.
Source: Twitter
As reported by The Punch, Nwaoji was rushed to the hospital, where a doctor confirmed him dead.
Police confirm arrest and ongoing investigation
The State Police Public Relations Officer, Maureen Chinaka, confirmed the incident on Tuesday, August 12, in an official statement.
Chinaka said the command received a report of the stabbing at the Ohuru Isimiri Police Divisional Headquarters on August 9, 2026.
"Mrs Sara Innocent of Ohuru Isimiri Village allegedly attacked her husband with a kitchen weapon during a misunderstanding.
"The victim was rushed to the hospital, where he was confirmed dead by a medical doctor."
The police spokesperson added that detectives visited the scene, the remains were deposited at a morgue for autopsy, and the suspect is now in police custody.
"Discreet investigation is ongoing at the State Criminal Investigation Department."
According to Vanguard, friends and associates of the deceased wondered what could have led to the altercation.
One of the residents said:
“The couple only wedded last December. The marriage was yet to produce a child. Innocent was an easy-going person. What we heard was that the couple had a disagreement last Friday and his wife allegedly stabbed him to death at about 10pm on Sunday.”
Couple married for 8 months before fatal dispute
The couple wed in December 2025, meaning their marriage had lasted barely eight months before the fatal incident.
No further details about the nature of the misunderstanding that led to the stabbing were disclosed by the police.
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Jibrin allegedly poisoned her husband's zobo drink and attacked him with a knife nine days after their wedding.
The Kano Attorney General described the conviction as a significant milestone in the state's criminal justice system.
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