Police operatives from the Okpuje Division in Nsukka Local Government Area, Enugu State, have arrested Sunday Echege, a 33-year-old resident of Ibagwa-Agu farm settlement, for attacking and severing the left wrist of his wife, Chinonso Echege.
The state police spokesman, Daniel Ndukwe, confirmed the arrest in a statement, noting that the operation was successful with the assistance of law-abiding members of the community. The machete used in the assault was also recovered.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect confessed to committing the act, claiming it was driven by suspicion of his wife’s involvement in extramarital affairs.
“The suspect will be arraigned in court upon the conclusion of investigations,” Ndukwe also disclosed.
According to him, the Commissioner of Police, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to ensure a thorough and timely investigation, followed by the prosecution of the suspect.
He said the Commissioner urged couples to resolve their differences through love, understanding, and legal means, rather than resorting to violence.
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