Immigration Officer Allegedly Killed by Wife in Abia State

Chidiebere James, a 38-year-old officer with the Nigeria Immigration Service, commonly referred to as "Agali," is said to have been stabbed to death by his spouse in Abia State.

The distressing event unfolded in Umoizi, Ekeoba Ohuhu, within the Umuahia North Local Government Area on Monday, February 16, 2026.

Reports indicate that the altercation escalated the day before as the couple quarreled over their child's illness and accusations that James was unable to cover medical expenses.

Tensions heightened when the wife purportedly came across compromising texts on his phone, which further exacerbated the conflict.

Family members, including the sister of the deceased, intervened at one point to mediate and calm the situation down temporarily.

However, the peace was short-lived, as tensions reignited the following morning, culminating in a fresh confrontation within their home.

During this renewed dispute, the situation allegedly turned violent, resulting in a physical altercation between the couple.

It was reported that James's phone was broken during the fight, prompting him to retaliate by destroying his wife's phone.

The confrontation tragically reached a fatal conclusion when the wife allegedly grabbed a pair of scissors and fatally stabbed James.

Following the incident, he reportedly collapsed and was later pronounced dead at the Federal Medical Centre in Umuahia.

Community sources shared that the wife attempted to escape the scene with her children but was thwarted as angry locals gathered, some reportedly trying to confront her before she was rescued.