A man has been arrested in Enugu for beating pregnant wife to death

Mr. Ozoemena Nwankwo have been arrested by the police in Enugu state for allegedly beating his pregnant wife, Ndidi Nwankwo, to death.

The incident wa confirmed by the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, in the state, Mr. Ebere Amaraizu, He said - it occurred on 17 October at the suspect’s residence in Akpawfu village, Nkanu East Local Government Area of the state.

Mr Ozoemena is said to be a chronic wife-beater and beat up his wife, who was four months pregnant, to a point of unconsciousness.

Nwankwo said he never thought his pregnant wife could die as a result of the beating and regrets his action.

She was said to have died at a nearby hospital she was rushed to after sustaining a severe injury on her right leg.

Her corpse has since been deposited at Agbani General Hospital, while Nwankwo is currently in custody as police operatives conduct investigations into the incident.