Joy Anyim
A 23-year-old woman, Stella Peter, has allegedly stabbed her husband, Bala Haruna, to death for refusing to release money to celebrate their daughter’s first birthday.
The couple, who were not married, but had cohabited for three years, lived in No. 2 Tejuosho Avenue, Surulere, Lagos State.
Stella had reportedly stabbed Haruna in the back after a brief argument, on Tuesday morning.
Elkana Bala, spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, confirmed the arrest of the suspect in a press statement issued, on Tuesday.
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Bala said, “On September 17, 2019, at 6 a.m., Homicide detectives from Surulere Division arrested Stella Peter for stabbing her husband, Bala Haruna to death.
“The couple who were not actually married, lived together at No 2 Tejuosho Avenue, Surulere Lagos, for three years and have a baby who just turned one.
“An argument ensued between them which turned violent and the woman used a kitchen knife to stab the man in the back which led to his death.
“The woman accused the man of refusing to release money for their daughter’s birthday party.”
The police spokesperson also stated that the Homicide detectives from the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (SCIID), Yaba, has taken over the investigation.
“The suspect confessed to the commission of the Crime. She will be charged to court for murder,” Bala added.
