A man identified simply identified as Oju is currently at large after stabbing his 36-year-old wife, Josephine Isaac, to death in a domestic violence at Agbure Community, Ogun Waterside Local Government Area, leading to a manhunt for him by the Ogun State Police Command.
Thenewsbearer reports that the incident occurred on Thursday, March 6, at about 1a.m.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the case, said that it was reported to Abigi Division at about 9:30a.m. same day by the younger sister of the deceased, Isaac Blessing.
The PPRO said that the deceased’s sister recounted that Josephine had a dispute with her husband which escalated to physical violence.
The runaway suspect, said to be from Calabar in Cross River State, reportedly stabbed his wife several times in the neck and chest with a knife.
However, seeing the woman bleeding profusely, which indicated the severity of her injuries, the suspect fled the scene, abandoning her.
Thenewsbearer further gathered that the victim was rushed to Ibiade General Hospital, where she unfortunately succumbed to her injuries, as confirmed by medical personnel.
“Upon receiving the report, detectives from Abigi Division swiftly visited the crime scene and recovered potential exhibits.
“The victim’s body has been deposited in the mortuary for autopsy, while investigations are ongoing to ensure the perpetrator is brought to justice,” the police spokeswoman said.
She added that the case would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Abeokuta, for further investigation.
Saying that the command strongly condemned all forms of domestic violence, CSP Odutola admonished residents to seek peaceful conflict resolution mechanisms rather than resorting to violence.
She said: “The public is advised to report any suspected cases of domestic abuse to the nearest police station or contact emergency lines for immediate intervention.
“The Command is actively pursuing the suspect, and we assure the public that justice will be served.
“For any relevant information regarding this case, members of the public are encouraged to contact the police.”
