Hyacinth Chinweuba
The Delta State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old woman identified as Hope David for allegedly stabbing her lover, Justice Esiri, 24, to death.
The incident occurred at about 1 pm on Thursday, September 3, in Abraka, Ethiope East council area of the state.
According to reports, the lovers had a misunderstanding, which later led to a fight during which Hope stabbed Justice with a kitchen knife.
The victim was reportedly rushed to the General Hospital, Abraka, but was confirmed dead by a doctor.
Spokesperson for the command, DSP Onome Onovwakpoyeya, who confirmed the incident on Saturday, September 5, said the suspect is in police custody.
The corpse has since been deposited at a mortuary.