Husband of late banker releases wife’s ‘suicide note’

Mr . Umukoro Akpobaro , the husband of late bank worker , Peace , who allegedly committed suicide at their home at Iwhrekpokpor , Ughelli , Delta State , has denied having a hand in her death.

This is just as the deceased ’ s family accused Umukoro of masterminding the death of their daughter, saying he had always threatened to kill her.

PUNCH Metro had reported that Peace, who worked with a new generation bank in Ughelli , allegedly took her own life over her husband ’s alleged infidelity.



The 32 - year - old mother of two was reported to have died after allegedly taking insecticide when she returned home from work.

But Umukoro , who spoke to our correspondent on the telephone , said the allegations against him were unfounded , adding that he was in good terms with the deceased before she died.

He said the late Peace had complained of some debts she incurred after “ overposting” funds to some customers.

“One happened in January and the amount was about N100 , 000 . She called me and asked for my help and I sent N50 , 000 to her . I told her that I would send the balance when another one happened in February. She complained that she was getting tired of the debts, ” he added.

Umukoro, a journalist with a broadcast station, claimed that his wife sent him a message on a social media application, Whatsapp, asking him to take care of their children, a few hours to her death.