A housewife in Enugu State has allegedly bathed her husband with a substance suspected to be acid during a serious quarrel over an unresolved issue.
The
woman (names withheld) was reported to have fled her home after committing the
dastardly act.
State
Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Mr. Ebere Amaraizu, who confirmed the
incident, said investigations had commenced in full scale to
establish the circumstances surrounding the act.
He
added that efforts had also been intensified to ensure that the suspect is
arrested and brought to book.
“The
suspect and victim are all living in the same compound until the unfortunate
incident which confounded sympathizers.
“It
was gathered that on the said day, October 21st, in their premises at Umuezebi
Nsukka around 7pm, suspect had allegedly poured a corrosive liquid substance
believed to be acid on the 30-year-old victim, identified as Onah Victor, over
an unresolved issue between the victim and the suspect.”
“The
suspect, after allegedly bathing his victim with the said substance, fled the
scene, leaving the victim unconscious who was later rushed to St. Anthony’s
Hospital Obeachara Nsukka where he is currently receiving treatment,” said the
PPRO.
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