The Akwa Ibom State Police Command arrested a 42-year-old man, Victor Okoh, for the alleged gruesome murder of his wife, Victoria Okoh, 38, in Oron Local Government Area of the state.
The incident occurred at their residence in Effiong Essang street on Monday, March 10, 2025.
Spokesperson of the command, DSP Timfon John, who confirmed the incident said the suspect butchered his wife with a machete to d8ath over accusations of infidelity.
“At about 05:20hrs, 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,” the statement read.
“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 were taken for investigation purposes.
“The corpse has been deposited at the General Hospital Morgue for an autopsy, while the suspect remains in police custody as investigations continue.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, fsi, has 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.
“The Command remains committed to ensuring the safety of all citizens and urges the public to promptly report any suspicious activities to the nearest police formation.”
Published by Ejoh Caleb
