Man Arrested In Bayelsa For Allegedly Killing And Burying Wife In The Kitchen

Monday Uwem

The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man identified as Monday Uwem for killing his 26-year-old wife, Blessing Menaboo.

Uwem reportedly buried his wife's corpse in the kitchen of their apartment at Aparama Fishing Camp in Akassa community of Brass Local Government Area, Bayelsa State.The suspect was arrested after his neighbours uncovered the sad act.

Bayelsa Police spokesperson, Butswat Asinim who confirmed Uwem's arrest said;

“Investigation has commenced into the murder of one Blessing Menaboo ‘26 years, a resident of Aparama Fishing Camp, Okumbiri Town, Akassa, Brass Local Government Area, Bayelsa State.

“The deceased was allegedly killed by her husband one Monday Uwem 30 years, at their residence at Aparama Fishing Camp and buried her body in a shallow grave in their kitchen.

 “The suspect who confessed to the crime was arrested and detained for further interrogation and Investigation”.