Vitalis Nwoko has been apprehended by the police for killing his wife following a domestic dispute. Mr Nwoko is a resident of Umuagba in Ahiazu Mbaise LGA.

Mr Nwoko was arrested by the Ahiazu Mbaise Divisional Headquarters of the Imo police command for fatally assaulting his wife, Uloma.

The command’s spokesman, Henry Okoye, in a statement on Sunday, said the death, which occurred on Thursday, was reported to the police by the deceased’s sister.

Mr 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.

“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.”

Mr Okoye stated that the suspect had been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Owerri, for thorough investigation and prosecution.

Police commissioner Aboki Danjuma urged residents to promptly report cases of domestic violence, and assured the public of the command’s resolve to deal decisively with perpetrators.