A Vulcanizer identified as Nkere-Uta, allegedly slaughtered his wife, Bella with a machete in Mbiabam Ibiono Community, in Akwa Ibom State on Monday morning.
Thereby causing serious commotion in the community.
Local reports say that the deceased woman was a hard-working petty trader with five children and was said to be loved by those who knew her.
Although the reason for the man killing his wife is yet to be ascertained as at the time of filing this report.
The couple’s kids
The Police Public Relations Officer, Akwa Ibom State, Odiko McDon, who confirmed the incident, said the suspect has been arrested by Itam Division of the Nigeria Police Force.