By Emmanuel Iheaka

OWERRI — A resident of Owaelu, Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State, has allegedly killed his wife and fled with their two children.

Residents of the area were said to have discovered the lifeless body of the woman on Monday morning within a church premises, while their infant child was found abandoned.

A source in the community, who pleaded anonymity, said the couple had been having recurring disagreements before the incident.

The development reportedly caused panic among residents of the area.