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By Sunday Bassey
The police in Uyo says they have arrested a man for bathing his wife with acid at Mbiakpan Ikot Edim in Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom.
Spokesperson for the Police Command in Akwa Ibom, SP Odiko Macdon, said in a statement that the suspect was arrested through their operatives at ‘D’ Division, Itam, in conjunction with some youths of Mbiakpan Ikot Edim.
“Investigation revealed that the suspect poured raw acid on his wife, one Margaret Okon-Abasi Etim, aged 40, on Friday, while she was sleeping, which led to her death,” he said.
Macdon said that investigation was still ongoing to determine the reason behind his action.
The police spokesman said that the suspect had confessed to the crime during interrogation.
“During interrogation, the suspect confessed to the crime and the suspect will be charged to court at the completion of investigation,” Macdon said.
Macdon appealed to spouses to resolve family issues amicably rather than resorting to violence, adding that the command would not relent in apprehending and prosecuting offenders. (NAN)
