Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have detained a 42-year-old Victor Okoh for the alleged murder of his wife, Victoria Okoh, 38, at their residence in Oron local government area of the state.
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Timfon John on Monday explained to Journalists in Uyo, the State capital, that the suspect was arrested following a report by concerned residents.
“Operatives of the Command swiftly responded to a distress call from concerned residents. 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 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,” DSP John stated.
She added that the corpse of the wife has been deposited at the General Hospital’s morgue for an autopsy, while the suspect remains in police custody as investigations continue.
The Commissioner of Police (CP) in the state, CP Baba Azare condemned the act in its entirety, and assured the public that justice will take its full course.
He further warned against all forms of domestic violence and called on residents to seek lawful means of resolving disputes rather than resorting to violence.
