The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a 42-year-old man, Victor Okoh, for allegedly killing his wife, Victoria, at their residence on Monday, March 10, after suspecting her of infidelity.
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, who confirmed the arrest in a statement, said it followed a distress call from concerned residents to operatives of the Command about 5:20a.m.
“On arrival at the scene, officers discovered the mutilated body of the deceased lying outside the house she shared with her husband.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect had allegedly attacked his wife with a machete over accusations of infidelity.
“Further reports indicated that the suspect was hiding in the ceiling of the house in an attempt to evade arrest. The operatives tactically secured the building, forced an entry, and successfully apprehended him.
“The machete used in committing the crime was recovered by the police and photographs of the scene was taken for investigation purposes,” the PPRO said in the statement.
She added that the corpse had been deposited at the General Hospital morgue for autopsy, while the suspect remains in police custody as investigations continue.
Condemning the act, the Commissioner of Police, Baba Mohammed Azare, assured the public that justice would take its full course.
The police boss warned against all forms of domestic violence and called on residents to seek lawful means of resolving disputes rather than resorting to violence.
He said that the Command remains committed to ensuring the safety of all citizens, while urging the public to promptly report any suspicious activities to the nearest police formation.
