Police arrest Lagosian over alleged murder of wife
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested David Idibie, , for alleged murder of his 42 year old wife Juliana Idibie, following a hot argument on matrimonial issues at their residence located at Joado Street, Oke Ira Nla, Ajah Area of the State
Penpushing reports that the Command Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi made this known, adding that the incident occurred on 16th February, 2021 at about 10pm,adding that in the course of the rift, the victim slumped and sustained severe head injury.
The police spokesman said the victim while lying in her pool of blood, the angry husband refused to rescue her until she gave up the ghost, adding that following information received the operatives attached to Langbasa Division, Ajah, raced to the scene, arrested the suspect and evacuated the corpse to the mortuary.
Penpushing reports that, the Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, has condemned the act and vowed to work with other relevant government agencies and Non-Governmental Organisations to tackle domestic violence to a standstill in the state.
The police boss has ordered that the matter be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, Yaba, for proper investigation,and reiterated his zero tolerance for crimes and criminality, especially domestic violence.
Penpushing also reports that, Odumosu admonishes couple to always resolve their differences and conflicts with decorum and maturity as the law will not spear anyone who kills his or her spouse.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner, has commiserated with the family and friends of the deceased on her untimely death and promises to make sure justice is done in the case.
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