Butcher stab wife to death in Delta

An unidentified butcher have reportedly stabbed his wife to death in Warri, Delta State.The incident occurred yesterday evening.The matter is before the Police and the suspect is cooling off his heels at the cell.It was learnt that the suspect tried to scoop hot water from the fire to bath when he returned from market where he butcher and sell meat.However, his wife refused and asked him not to touch the gas claiming he does not give them money for upkeep or to fill gas at home when it's exhausted.The suspect paid deaf ears and dared his wife, went straight to the gas to scoop water. His wife rushed him and a fight broke out between the two of them.In the ensuing battle, the deceased wife rushed a knife with the intention to stab her hubby who in turn overpowered her, and collected the knife and used same to stab her severally until she collapsed.At that point, the suspect rushed his wife to a private hospital for treatment where he lied that she was involved in a ghastly accident.Pained by the development, his daughter rushed to the Police Station and reported the matter and the suspect was immediately arrested.The Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bright Edafe confirmed the report in a telephone chat with Our Correspondent in Warri.He said, "Confirmed" without providing much details.