Man in police net for allegedly beating wife to death
By Abolaji Adebayo
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested one David Idibie living on Joado Street, Oke Ira Nla, Ajah Area of Lagos State for the murder of his wife, Juliana Idibie.
The 42 years old woman died on Tuesday, February 16 after slumping.
It was gathered that the deceased had engaged the suspect in a hot argument on certain matrimonial issues and in the process, slumped and sustained severe head injury.
While lying in her pool of blood, the angry husband refused to rescue her until she gave up the ghost.
The police operatives attached to Langbasa Division, Ajah, who were informed of the ugly incident by a neighbour, raced to the scene, arrested the suspect and evacuated the corpse to the mortuary.
The Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, who condemned the act, vowed to work with other relevant government agencies and Non-Governmental bodies 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.
While reiterating his zero tolerance for crimes and criminality especially domestic violence, Odumosu admonished couples to always resolve their differences and conflicts with decorum and maturity, warning that the law will not spear anyone who kills their spouse.
He, therefore, commiserated with the family and friends of the deceased on her untimely death, promising to make sure justice is done in the case.
