Husband Arrested Over Alleged Beating That Led to Wife’s Death in Imo State
Authorities in Imo State have arrested a man, Kelechi Prince Okeke, in connection with the tragic death of his wife, Olumma Chizoba Lucy Akataobi. The suspect is currently in the custody of the homicide unit at the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Owerri, as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the incident. According to preliminary reports, the fatal incident occurred on Monday, February 2, 2026, after Olumma, a trader at Relief Market, requested N35,000 from her husband. The amount represented payment made by a customer for goods purchased from her business. Sources say that the transaction had initially gone through her husband’s account, and when Olumma asked for the money to manage her business operations, a dispute allegedly ensued. Eyewitness accounts indicate that during the confrontation, Olumma suddenly screamed, “my chest, my chest,” while eating, before collapsing. Kelechi reportedly claims that he did not physically harm his wife...