Woman detained for alleged murder of spouse

A 28-year-old woman, Mrs Victoria Gagariga has been detained by Bayelsa State police command for allegedly stabbing her husband to death. 

The deceased, 33 years old Henry Gagariga, a lawyer, was stabbed to death yesterday by his wife at their residence, Ebisam Road after a minor disagreement.

Neighbours said, Mr. Gagariga was stabbed on the neck with a kitchen knife and in the process lost a lot of blood before he died.

Victoria from Brass Local Government Area of the state is an employee of the state Council of Arts and Culture.

Checks indicated that the couple legalized their union last June after co-habiting for several years.  They were yet to have children.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mr Ansim Butswat, confirmed the incident, and said the suspect is in their custody while investigating is on-going.

“Yes, the incident happened. A woman stabbed her husband to death. She has been arrested and now in our custody,” he said.