Butcher Allegedly Stabs Wife To Death Over Upkeep Money In Delta

Operatives of Delta State Police Command have arrested a popular butcher in Warri for allegedly stabbing his wife to death.

A popular butcher has reportedly stabbed his wife to death in Warri, Delta State.

The incident happened on Thursday evening, April 13, 2023.

The matter is before the Police and the suspect is cooling his heels in a police cell.

It was learnt that the suspect tried to scoop hot water to bathe after he returned home from Igbudu market where he butchers and sells meat.

However, his wife allegedly asked him not to touch the water claiming he does not give them money for upkeep or to fill the gas at home.

The suspect reportedly ignored his wife and went straight to the gas to scoop the hot water. The deceased wife rushed a knife with the intention to stab her hubby who in turn overpowered her, collected the knife and used same to stab her severally until she collapsed.

At that point, the suspect rushed his wife to a private hospital for treatment where she died.

Pained by the development, his daughter rushed to the Police Station and reported the matter and the suspect was immediately arrested.

The Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bright Edafe confirmed the report in a telephone chat with Our Correspondent in Warri.