Woman kills husband over money for baby food, pampers

It was a dark Saturday at Ago-Okota area of Lagos State, when a middle-aged man, identified as Ifeanyi Anaekwe, slumped and died during a fight with his wife in their apartment. It was gathered that the deceased and his wife had an argument over money to buy pampers and baby food for their child which degenerated into a fight.
It was also alleged that during fight, the wife, Chikodili Anaekwe, grabbed a pestle and hit her husband on the head which made him to slump. When he slumped, she allegedly stabbed him several times.
Mr. Anaekwe was said to have died before help came.
A police source who did not want to be identified, told reporters that “neighbours reported that the victim was first clubbed from behind early  with a pestle and he slumped. She reportedly stabbed him several times.
“They claimed an argument ensued between the man and his wife when the wife requested for money to buy pampers and baby food for their newly baby.
“The husband, who was said to be preparing for work at the time, was said to have explained to the wife that he did not have enough money. This they claimed infuriated the wife and a fight ensued.”
Lagos Police Command Spokesman, Joseph Jayeoba, while confirming the incident, said the Command was currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the death and would make its findings public.